Bidspirit auction | Antique German 1900s Halloween Pumpkin

Antique German 1900s Halloween Pumpkin and Radish Vegetable Man Figure - This early 20th century German anthropomorphic figure represents a Halloween-themed vegetable character. The item features a hand-painted orange pumpkin-style head with a green stem, characterized by bulging yellow eyes with blue pupils and an open mouth revealing white teeth. The torso consists of a rounded white form with pinkish-red highlights, resembling a radish or turnip. The figure is accented with red chenille arms. The lower portion includes two green-and-white striped leaf appendages attached to a circular cardboard base. The construction consists of hand-painted papier-mache and composition materials. Height: Approximately 4 inches. The figure shows signs of age and wear consistent with its material and period. Significant paint crazing and surface cracking are present across the head. There are localized areas of paint loss and small chips to the composition material. The white body displays generalized soiling and surface darkening. The red chenille arms show wear, matting, and thinning of the fibers. The cardboard base is intact but shows age-related toning.