Italian Hand Carved Wood Statue. 18th C Style Young Man

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Statue of a young man hand carved from a solid piece of wood. Typically referred to as "Figure of Autumn" … Read more Statue of a young man hand carved from a solid piece of wood. Typically referred to as "Figure of Autumn" or a young man holding a basket of fruit.

The youth is going courting dressed up in knee breeches, buckle shoes, waistcoat and frock coat with turned back cuffs. His carries a basket of fruit to present to his sweetheart (or placate her mother). He stands on a free form base.

Our young signor is carved from solid wood, possibly pine, and finished with a medium brown stain.

MADE early to mid 20th C.
MEASURES 22" x 17" x 48" tall

Good pre-owned condition. There is a crack in his hat and some white paint on the base (see photos). No other damage aside from light wear. See less