"Young Italian Peasant By Bernhard Bloch 19th Century"
Polychrome terracotta representing a young Italian peasant in traditional 19th century costume. The BB monogram, as well as numbers under the base, indicate production by the Bernhard Bloch factory. B. Bloch (1836-1909) was, like his contemporary Goldscheider, one of the greatest Austrian ceramists of Art Nouveau. Height 33 cm. Very good condition, with just some slight wear to the polychrome on the bottom of the base. 
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