Georges Pull Barbotine Figurine of a Boy with a Lobster

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Georges Pull Barbotine Figurine of a Boy with a Lobster, France, second half 19th century, modeled as a young boy sitting on a conch shell reacting to a lobster who has bitten his finger, on a rectangular platform, depicted in naturalistic color, impressed mark, ht. 18 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

Professional restoration to head and shoulders, front left water area, and scattered repairs to leg, tail and antennae of lobster.

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