10-10-200910-10-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 10, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
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Rare Martha Chase Charles Dickens Character, "Mr. Micawber,"

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$4,740$4,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2476Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 10, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

Rare Martha Chase Charles Dickens Character, "Mr. Micawber," Pawtucket, Rhode Island, c. 1920, painted stockinette head with molded and painted features, blue painted eyes, brush stroked balding brown hair, applied ears, sateen body with original label, painted stockinette limbs, wearing original tuxedo, top hat, spats and black leather shoes, ht. 15.5 in., (excellent).
Estimate $4,000-6,000

excellent
Mr. Micawber is a character from Dickens' "David Copperfield".

Keywords

Martha Chase Charles Dickens Character, Rhode Island, stockinette head, Pawtucket, Micawber