Porcelain Bisque Face Clockwork Santa Claus Nodder
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Estimate: US$12,000 - US$15,000
Price realised: US$17,250
Lot number 341,
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Circa late 19th century. Made in Germany. Extremely rare and desirable porcelain bisque face Christmas Santa. Paper mache hands and boots with cardboard cylinder body. Face made by an unidentified German doll company. Detailed face with blue stationary glass eyes and goat fur beard. Wearing an unusually textured white mohair coat with cloth lined sleeves. Holds original Victorian feather tree. Stands on a wooden base. Working condition. No cracks, chips or repairs. Condition: (Excellent to Near Mint). Item Dimensions: 30" T.
Informations about the auction |
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| Auction house: | Morphy Auctions |
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| Title: | September Auction |
| Date of the auction: | 11 Sep 2013 |
| Address: |
Morphy Auctions North Reading Road 2000 PA 17517 Denver United States [email protected] · +1 (0)877 968-8880 · +1 (0)717 336-7115 |
