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Live Auction

Single Owner Auction - Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr.

Fri, Nov 20, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 40

Majolica Wall Mask of Bearded Face

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Continental, possibly 17th century, laughing face with full mustache and beard, applied flowers in hair, possibly of Bacchus or a Satyr, unsigned, with interior wire for hanging, 12 in. - Provenance: Accompanied by original copy of an appraisal dated February 25, 1965 from Blumka Gallery, New York, indicated the mask is Italian, 17th century and valued at $4000; Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr., Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

Condition

repairs to proper upper right side of forehead and lower jaw/bearded area, some chips to bottom lower left, other minor areas of abrasions and wear
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