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As mentioned, a fragment and therefore broken at the neck. Possibly not originally glazed on the top of the head or the glaze has discolored. Large chipped losses to the edge of her veil above her forehead. Additional flaked losses to her veil overall, to her halo, and overall. Chipped repair under her chip at center edge. Discolorations and possibly in-painted repairs to her face. Particularly to her nose, forehead, and cheeks. No TL test was performed on the present terracotta.
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Lot 123Sale 18553
A WHITE-GLAZED TERRACOTTA FRAGMENTARY HEAD OF THE VIRGIN FLORENTINE, POSSIBLY DELLA ROBBIA WORKSHOPS, POSSIBLY 16TH CENTURYEstimate: USD 1,500 - 2,500
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