Two Continental Papier-Mache Parade Masks, circa 1940, one modelled as a grinning Pierrot...

. Grinning Pierrot clown: Nose and both chips with some paint loss to the red areas, minor paint losses to the extremities including collar, ears, hair and hat, the structure is in good condition. Cross-eyed bumpkin: Small hole and a split to the right hand lower mouth area 1cm, crack to the upper left side of mouth, general paint loss and flaking overall extremities including cheek, nose, hat, collar, hair, etc. Overall structure is good.

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