A Rare Pair of c.1770-1800 French Polychrome Painted & Carved Fairground Figures sub-Antiques The unframed nineteenth century oil

The unframed nineteenth century oil on board head and shoulders portrait of bearded middle –aged continental man wearing a green turban

' and in 1867

Several of his works have sold at Bonhams over the last few years

as does the ebony rear door

Diameter: 13 inches

A Rare Pair of c.1770-1800 French Polychrome Painted & Carved Fairground Figures sub-Antiques The unframed nineteenth century oilOrigin: French Period: Louis XVI Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1780 1800 Height: 17. 5 inches & 17. 75 inches Width: 4. 75 inches each Depth: 3. 25 inches (at maximums) The rare pair of eighteenth century French fairground or showman's caravan carved wood figures of a gentleman and lady, with polychrome painted decoration both portrayed as standing, with caricature faces and possibly attired in the Oriental manner(?), the lady carrying a basket,