#158

German Paper Mache Gentleman with Wonderful Antique Costume
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$1,800
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with sculpted black hair in side-parted fashion enhanced by feathering around the face, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, paper mache hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare hair sculpting, the gentleman wearing antique olive green serge suit with vest, leather shoes, and carries pocket watch on chain, pocket knife and handkerchief.