#227

Sonneberg Bisque Doll as Polichinelle for the French Market
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$2,100
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Description
8" (20 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass enamel inset eyes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, white mohair wig, paper mache body with shoulder and hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Polichinelle figure, from popular French themes of the 19th century, circa. 1885. Value Points: appealing presentation of Polichinelle wearing his original gold and ivory silk costume with lace and gold paper trim, tricorn hat, with characteristic back and chest humps, slippers.