#318

Fabulous Grand-Sized French Polichinelle in Original Costume
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$4,500
sold
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Description
40" (102 cm.) Bisque head with brown glass eyes,painted features,open mouth,four teeth,blonde mohair wig,sewn-on straw-filled costumed body with bisque hands,wooden lower legs,Condition: typical silk frailty,otherwise excellent. Comments: French,circa 1890. Value Points: an exceptionally-sized Polichinelle having traditional humps at front and back,and with classic rose and ivory silk costume with metallic trim,lace ruffled collar and jabot,matching hat,original pointy-toe heeled shoes.