A VENETIAN CARVED PINE AND FRUITWOOD DEVIL FIGURE ON A PLINTH, ATTRIBUTED TO FRANCESCO TOSO (D.1893) LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY In the form of a faun with 'S' shape posture, the detailed carving including the lace cravat, lapels, pockets, buttons, on a canted rectangular stepped plinth 169cm high Murano born Francesco Toso was born into a glass making family. He set up on his own making mirrors and ebonised sculptures with this distinctive style of carving and hues of wood. Toso's work was acclaimed at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, where Toso suddenly died. Toso's other carved sculptures included gondoliers and Punchinellos. See lot 212 of Woolley and Wallis' auction on 21 October 2020 for a pair of similar figures. Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions consistent with age and use. Some cracks including along sectional joins. Some evidence of old worm Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer