Primitive-Style Folk Art Statues Spanish Matador Senorita Hand Carved Polychrome

  
A rare pair of hand carved, polychrome (multi color) primitive-style folk art statues of a Spanish matador/bullfighter and Senorita. They were very recently acquired by me at a consignment shop. They have vintage handwritten labels affixed to the bottom which say they are by "Sarried, " (Italian) though Sarreid is spelled incorrectly.

There is another retail-type label with a reference number. They are very well-executed pieces with great details, coloring, and a nice antique/vintage patina. Colors used in costume of matador are brighter--red, green, flesh tone, with shiny metallic gold accents on shoulder pad decoration, sides of pants, and the base.

Colors used in costume of the Senorita are more subdued--brown, gold, russet, black, flesh tone, with less shiny metallic gold accents at base, on mantilla and fan. The statues remain in very good condition. I did take the liberty of touching up three minor chips on outer edge of the Senorita's mantilla using a charcoal pencil with a very good result. Photographs were taken before I performed the touch-up, and I will be happy to provide those if requested. The Senorita measures 16 1/4" in height; 3 3/4" in width; 2 5/8 in depth. The matador measures 15 3/4" in height; 3 5/8" in width; 2 5/8 in depth. Protective felt pads on bottom. Very impressive pieces with a great presence.

This item is in the category "Art\Art Sculptures". The seller is "thehomestow" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
2. Region of Origin: Unknown
3. Handmade: Yes
4. Artist: Unknown
5. Production Technique: Carving
6. Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
7. Custom Bundle: No
8. Style: Folk Art
9. Item Height: 16\
10. Item Width: 3 3/4\
11. Material: Wood
12. Time Period Produced: Unknown
13. Format: Statue
14. Type: Sculptures & Carvings
15. Subject: Spanish Bullfighting ...

    Matador, Senorita

16. Culture: Spanish
17. Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
18. Modified Item: Touched up chips with charcoal pencil
19. Year of Production: Unknown
20. Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
21. Color: Multi-Color
22. Unit of Sale: Multi-Piece Work