#180

French Bisque Doll as Marotte with Original Costume
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Description
12" (30 cm.) A bisque shoulder head doll with blue glass paperweight inset eyes,painted features,closed mouth,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,is attached to ball-shaped torso containing a music box,and a stick handle; the Marotte is wearing its original blue silk jester costume with silver metallic trim,and matching jester cap. When twirled around,music plays and the jester swings its costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 F.G. (scroll). Comments: French,with Gaultier head,circa 1880. Value Points: all-original costumes is well- preserved.