Lot no. 607
Set of three milliner's marottes
In boiled cardboard and papier-mâché, painted faces, the two larger ones with a bun and a pin holder at the back, Alsatian headdresses. One still has its original leather bands.
Late 19th - early 20th century
Damage, missing parts and wear
H. 30 cm - H. 39 cm and H. 41 cm
Ref: "Coiffes, Entre Bresse et Bourgogne", by Carole Larché-Millon and Romain Bourgeois, Editions de la Taillanderie, 2006, page 71. Marotte complete with leather straps to match.
Two Alsatian headdresses and another small headdress in tulle and embroidery are included.
We enclose a terracotta Ménigoute marotte, foot damaged.
H. 32 cm
Ref: "Terres vernissées et grès de France, du XIVème au XXème siècle", by Claude Lemaitre and Roger Verdier, catalogue of the exhibition held at Saint-Nectaire from 1 July to 9 September 1984, page 130 for the description and page 128 for the photograph. Marotte de la Ménigouttes to be compared.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Folk Art
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