$1,800
French Bisque Swivel-Head Fashion Doll as Pierrot Musician, late 19th century, with unmarked F. G. bisque head impressed 2 , closed mouth, fixed pale-blue glass eyes outlined in dark-blue, pierced ears, orange mohair wig, rigid kid body and upper arms, bisque lower arms posed as if to play the gold satin guitar suspended on a ribbon around his neck, in original cream silk satin two-piece Pierrot costume with buttons, hat and slippers, on printed black and white tessellated silk base, ht. doll 16 3/4, overall 19 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-08-23