Overview
A hand-painted composition sculpture depicting a traditional street merchant pushing a heavy cart of produce.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Egyptian Folk Art Figurine of a Street Vendor, c.1950
Photo reference
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Story
In the bustling, sun-drenched streets of mid-century Cairo, the rhythmic calls of the street vendors formed the city's true soundtrack.
Maker / Origin
The inscription appears to read 'Al-Razzaz,' which may refer to a specific artisan or a family-run workshop specializing in 'genre' figures.
Condition & Value
The piece shows a heavy accumulation of surface dust and 'patina' that may be a mix of original shading and decades of display. Value is driven by the presence of the artist's signature and the expressive quality of the carving.
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