#162

Ensemble, Seven French Cloth Dolls as Jazz Band by Larrea of Biarritz
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$800
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Each has black sateen pressed face with painted facial features, large "O" shaped brown eyes in down or side-glancing expression, closed mouth with wide beaming smile and painted teeth, or "O" shaped to accommodate to trumpet, firmly-shaped torso, wrapped wire armature arms and legs for posing, black curly yarn hair. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Creations Larrea Biarritz Made in France (cloth label on each). Comments: French, 1950s, the septet portrays a lively jazz band. Value Points: vibrant presentation with red felt and satin jackets, included are five original musical instruments.