$3,000
Sold
sold
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Description
22" (56 cm.) h. 15"l. A paper mache horse with
painted grey finish,bead eyes,carved wooden
mouth,leather harness and saddle,is being riden by
a bisque-head Polichinelle with blue glass
eyes,painted features,closed mouth,hump-backed and
front torso. The pair are arranged upon a wooden
platform with grass-painted surface and metal
spoke wheels that hides a simple rod structure
that gives movement to Polichinelle,causing him to
move his head side to side and wave his right arm.
Condition: structurally excellent,original costume
is faded and dusty. Comments: French,circa 1880.
Value Points: wonderfully presented luxury
pull-toy,Polichinelle with original striped
red,white and blue costume and bi-corn
hat,beautiful early face.