$1,500
Marquis Candy Container, probably France, early 20th century, with Heubach bisque socket head impressed 1900 - 12/0 and horseshoe mark, open mouth, fixed dark-brown glass eyes, curly blonde mohair wig, carton shoulder plate and limbs, cylindrical card torso opening at waist, bisque hands holding wire pince-nez and brass-knopped cane, dressed as a young marquis in original powder-blue satin tailcoat, pinstripe waistcoat, pink breeches, bow-tie, black tricorn hat and kid shoes, ht. 13 in.

Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-08-23