#320

Early 20th Century Paper Mache Candy Container Portraying Harold Lloyd
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$400
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11" (28 cm.) The paper mache figure with over-sized head is posed standing upon a platform with attached candy container, with spring jointing at the neck, left arm and cigarette, painted facial features, side-glancing eyes, painted costume and sculpted hat. Condition: very good, few paint rubs. Comments: early 20th century, the figure depicts Harold Lloyd, famed American silent film star. Value Points: the amusing caricature is enhanced by bouncy activity of the spring jointing.