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Nine Large Paint-decorated Papier-mache Mardi Gras Masks

Sell one like this
$1,845$1,500
Auction: Discovery - 3300TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 16, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

Nine Large Paint-decorated Papier-mache Mardi Gras Masks, mid-20th century, ht. to 35 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

The tall head is 28", green head is 28 1/2", green pumpkin is 26", bald man is 23 1/2", dog is 18", lobster is 25", elf is 29", fish is 34" high and 55" wide, and the cheese is 35 1/2" tall. Each exhibits varying levels of flaking and paint loss and well as heavy wear, most notably towards the ears. The bald man and fish show splits to seams, the elf has a small hole to the back of the head, and the pumpkin shows some damage to the mouth.


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