A Rare Pair of c.1770-1800 French Polychrome Painted & Carved Fairground Figures sub-Antiques The reverse of the sign

The reverse of the sign shows old off white paint and two wooden strut supports

The large work painted in oils on canvas

1980-2000 (the arrangement)

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

A Rare Pair of c.1770-1800 French Polychrome Painted & Carved Fairground Figures sub-Antiques The reverse of the signOrigin: 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,