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Description
18" (46 cm.) A bisque doll is standing upon a velvet-covered platform, posed in a jaunty manner, and holding a violin and bow; with very full face, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, one-piece carton torso and legs, metal hinged arms, paper mache hands, wearing original burgundy and ivory silk troubadour costume with gold button trim. When wound, he turns his head in a complicated manner and strums the violin, while music plays. Condition: generally excellent, hands retouched, mechanism and music function well. Marks: (original paper music label on the base). Comments: Gustav Vichy, Paris, circa 1865. Value Points: charming young man with original (albeit frail pants) costume, very fine bisque, delightful actions and music.