#342

Pair, Carved Wooden Articulated Figures Depicting Maurice Chevalier and Claude Rains
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Each is constructed of flat-dimension wood, having one-piece head and torso, articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, with artistically-painted facial features and costumes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1920s, included is Maurice Chevalier with saucily-perched yellow hat, grey suit with polka dot tie and lapel flower; and Claude Rains in red and black harlequin costume. Value Points: the classic articulated dancing figures of the 1800s continue that tradition into these artful depictions of early 1900 celebrity performers.