Venetian sculptor (18th century) - Three beggar figures.

Venetian sculptor (18th century) - Three beggar figures. Large: 14 x 7 x h 30 cm. Small: 8 x 4 x h 22 cm. Full-length figures in carved, lacquered, and painted wood. A group of three figures depicting "pitocchi" (wandering beggars), a popular theme in 18th-century Venetian decorative sculpture. The largest figure cradles a swaddled infant, while the two smaller figures each carry a sack, consistent with the iconographic tradition of popular alms-seekers. The figures are depicted in hunched, dynamic poses, with characteristic tattered clothing and pointed hats. The rendering of the faces, with their caricatured and lively expressions, reveals a skilled hand in the physiognomic characterization typical of this sculptural type, prevalent in Venetian artisanal production and in mainland centers. Condition report: Good general state of preservation. Polychromy with widespread losses and wear of the lacquer consistent with age. All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packed. This item is sold with a legally valid certificate of authenticity. Further details on the condition report are available upon request. Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at [email protected] or via WhatsApp at +39 3402841279. Message to non-Italian buyers: This artwork has not yet obtained the free export certificate from Italy, issued by the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage, which attests that the artwork does not belong to Italian cultural heritage and can therefore be exported freely. The regulations in force from 2026 provide for reduced times for works with a declared value of less than €50,000, established at the discretion of the expert commission: an average of 2-3 weeks from the submission of the request. All costs related to this procedure are included in the price. Disclaimer Rendering: The setting images are AI-generated for illustrative purposes and may not respect the real proportions of the artwork.