07-25-200907-25-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
July 25, 2009 10:00 AMCalender
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Polichinelle Marionette Doll

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Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2447Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: July 25, 2009 10:00AM

Description:

Polichinelle Marionette Doll, with German bisque socket head impressed 13/0, open mouth, fixed black glass eyes, wavy blonde mohair wig, papier-mache torso with front and back humps, bisque lower arms, original pale blue and cream satin costume and hat trimmed with metal-thread fringe, silk ribbons and ruff, metal-thread strings with bells connecting arms and legs to bone suspension ring on hat, ht. 18 in., (satin fragile on both arms, left arm detached).
Estimate $300-500

Keywords

metal-thread fringe, bisque socket head, metal-thread strings