Antique sculpture of a female Moor with a flowered cornucopia Venetian sculptor, 19th century Carved, lacquered and gilded/silvered wood Total height 202 cm (column base 82 cm, figure 120 cm) FULL DETAILS AT THE FOLLOWING - LINK - This is a high-quality wooden sculpture depicting a female Moor, an emblem of the Venetian sculptural tradition, depicted standing while holding a flowered cornucopia with her hands. The figure is placed on a draped cylindrical column-shaped base, also made of wood, supported by four feral feet. The work is made entirely of carved wood with black lacquer, with gilded and silvered details, and finished in polychrome. The history of the Moors has its roots in the Middle Ages and then spread in the eighteenth century, during the maximum splendor of the power of the rich Maritime Republic, to all other areas of art, especially in sculpture, giving rise to true masterpieces of the tradition. An emblem of the power of the Serenissima and a status of well-being, wealth and power to celebrate the Republic's supremacy over the seas of the Mediterranean, the figure of the Moor therefore becomes the main decoration for the ballrooms of the sumptuous halls of the Serenissima, from naked sculpted slaves to beautiful servants dressed in golden and polychrome clothes. As our work testifies, the realization of such sculptural works does not stop in the eighteenth century but continues also in the following century, transforming its essence from "symbol status" of the rich Venetian aristocracy to furniture of many European residences, becoming a sort of souvenir for wealthy foreigners who, after visiting Venice, wanted to own a valuable object. Good state of preservation, with some signs of aging and old restoration, which do not affect the beauty and solidity. We take care of and organize the transport of purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers. If you wish to see this or other works in person, we will be happy to welcome you in our new gallery in Riva del Garda, in Viale Giuseppe Canella 18. We are waiting for you! Contact us for any information or to organize a visit, we will be happy to answer you. In case of purchase of the artwork by non-Italian customers, it will be necessary to obtain an export permit which takes about 10/20 days, our gallery will take care of the entire phase until obtaining it. All costs of this operation are included. Follow us also on: https://www.instagram.com/galleriacastelbarco/?hl=it https://www.facebook.com/galleriacastelbarco