A very pretty polychrome Venetian blackamoor with silver and gold gilt trim as well as bright finish turqouise, teal, ruby red paints . Of typical form holding an equally colorful gondola oar and resting upon a gondola and stepped base . The chest is centered by a gilt lion (Venetian motif) badge in relief . All on a later and detachable purple and teal base .Generally very good paint condition....

Venice, circa 1900

Blackamoor measures 33 inches to oar tip

Base measures 15 inches

Blackamoor on base measures 48 inches