Sold for:
$470
$470
Pair of Papier Mache Shell Dolls, Germany, early 19th century, molded and painted features, blue eyes (light wear and soil), black painted hair, carved wooden hands exposed, rest of body covered in small shells in decorative pattern, woman with arm raised, aubergine and ivory colored shells, man with primarily blue-toned shells (some shell loss), doll ht. 6 1/2 - 7 in., in round dome with footed wooden base, glass diameter 6 in., overall ht. 12 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2002-07-20
