Mid-19th Century Paper-Mache Peddler Man with Fancy Goods

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8" (20 cm.) Paper-mache shoulder head depicting a gentleman with painted facial features,wide curvy brows,painted moustache and goatee,carton torso and hands,posed on original base. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market,mid-19th century,the doll appears to be from the same maker as Lot #33,based upon size,style of tray,matching bases. Value Points: rare doll model,designed to represent a Turkish peddler,wearing original costume and turban,and carrying a tray of fancy goods such as colorful beads,little purses,fans,shells,books,and other decorative novelties.