10-10-200910-10-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 10, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
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Hanging Polichinelle Doll

Sell one like this
$1,896$1,600
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2476Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 10, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

Hanging Polichinelle Doll, c. 1890, papier-mache shoulder head, heavily molded and painted comic features, brown eyes, furrowed brow, smiling mouth with exposed painted teeth, large molded chin and nose, blonde curly wig, carved wood hands, stuffed cloth body with prominent humps on front and back, wearing original elaborate silk, lace, and brocade costume, ht. 21 in., (good, some soiling and wear).
Estimate $1,000-1,500

good, some soiling and wear