Seated oriental figure with face and limbs in gray terracotta, turban and dress in white/black printed vegetable fabric. This mysterious figure, with empty and expressionless eyes, recalls Wolfgang vo…

Seated oriental figure with face and limbs in gray terracotta, turban and dress in white/black printed vegetable fabric. This mysterious figure, with empty and expressionless eyes, recalls Wolfgang von Kempelen's Turk, the automaton who, since his first appearance in 1770 at the court of Maria Theresa of Austria, became a favorite topic of conversation among intellectuals throughout Europe, nobles and curious people who wanted to compete with him in the game of chess. 32x28x33 cm