A Fine Large Early 20thC Fabric Pierrot/Pierrette Boudoir Doll

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A Fine Large Early 20thC Fabric Pierrot/Pierrette Boudoir DollOrigin: Probably French Period: Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1920 30 Height: 35 inches Modelled as Pierrot Pierrette, having a cloth covered plaster face with painted eyes and lips wearing a silk clown outfit, surviving from the first quarter of the twentieth century. The condition of the doll is generally sound, in good original order, the costume is tired and has some discolouration to parts but does not suffer from loss or

It appears to have once been hinged so there are two vacant spaces for hinges on one side

Depicting a rare subject matter and hugely decorative this bowl was also designed with function

Verso the face shows the usual pins which would have held part of the movement

and his utter dislike of sports”

Large and imposing

The chairs legs are conventionally chamfered square and are united by six stretchers

Both pictures are presented in poor to fair condition

You couldn't make this kind of thing up

239 decided that actually he might like a lady friend

and handbags in general were a less practical affair than they are today

Width: 70 inches

and the third quadrant represents Ireland