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19th century polychrome carving sailor

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23” tall wooden man upraised arm some repair and repaint. Philadelphia estate. Short pants, cravat, possible holy stone in hand, other hand missing thumb, repaint, age patina on visible wood. Base is new.

Category Folk Art
Condition Good
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