$5,333
Papier-mache Gentleman with Molded Top Hat, Germany, c. 1850, molded papier-mache shoulder head with flocked top hat, molded and painted features including mustache and long brush-stroked sideburns, blue eyes, milliner-type body with kid torso, painted wood arms and legs, orange painted shoes, wearing a fancy wool belted top coat with cotton striped pants, ht. 14 in., (excellent, slight moth damage to clothing). excellent, slight moth damage to clothing
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-10-10