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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.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Suhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Carly Babione
Business Administrator & Cataloguer, Discovery auctions
508-970-3202
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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