Painted Papier-mache and Wood Witch Riding a Black Cat Bobble Toy

Description:

Painted Papier-mache and Wood Witch Riding a Black Cat Bobble Toy, probably Germany, late 19th/early 20th century, molded composition figures, the witch with carved wooden shoes, wearing a cotton flannel cape and red and white striped skirt, mounted with a spring on a wooden shaft attached to a cardboard base, ht. 6 1/2, dia. 5 1/4 in.

Provenance: Ex Clark and Mary Garrett collection, sold at Mike Clum Auctions, Ohio, with auction label.
Estimate $800-1,200

The base was possibly a candy box cover, the box now gone.


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