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Miniature Wooden Organ Figure by Peter Smiesing - This hand-painted wooden organ figure by Peter Smiesing, depicts an 18th-century gentleman dressed in period attire. Evidence of its function as a mechanical organ figure is clear from the vertical opening on the back of the coat, designed to accommodate an animating mechanism. The piece exhibits notable wear consistent with its age and use, including paint loss and chipping across the wig, hands, shoes, and clothing. The round, blue-painted base also shows significant paint wear and a central mounting hole. Dimensions (H x W x D): 34.5 x 13.5 x 13 cm. Location: The Netherlands, Tilburg.