#70

French Bisque Polichinelle in Original Costume and Box
Live Auction

$1,600
sold
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with blue glass inset eyes, painted facial features, open mouth, two tiny teeth, white mohair wig, on original straw-filled body with sewn-on rose and ivory silk jester costume with gilt metallic fringe and trim, matching bi-corn hat and slippers, brass bells. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: fine original condition with lavish original costume, presented in original boutique box with tambourine.