#97

Finely Carved and Painted Double-Sided Pantin
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$700
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Description
17" (43 cm). Carved wooden pantin with articulated shoulders, hips and knees that are activated by pulling torso strings has rare double-sided carving and painting, each side depicting a different character with variations in expression and costume details. Condition: generally excellent, some retouch to original painted finish. Comments: Germany, mid-19th century. Value Points: rarity factors include large size and actual sculpting of facial features and hair.