#107

French Bisque Musical Marotte in Original Lavish Costume
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$350
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12" (30 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, row of tiny porcelain teeth, blonde mohair fleecy wig over cork pate, pierced ears, ball-shaped torso containing musical box, carved bone handle. When twirled around, festive music plays. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3200 AM 11/0 Dep. Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: an all-original lavishly costumed marotte with well-functioning music.