#38

French Paper Mache Polichinelle by Fleischmann and Blodel in Fine Original Costume
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$550
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Paper mache socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, some wear to paint on left hand. Comments: Fleischmann & Blodel, circa 1890. Value Points: fine original facial complexion and painting is well-preserved, the doll has original silk costume of Polichinelle including bi-corn hat and pom-pom silk shoes.