22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

The Important Private Antique Doll Collection of Austin Smith and Margaret Harkin - Part 1

 
Lot 20
 

20

A rare Kling bisque shoulder-head doll with glass eyes and sculpted dress edge

Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £400 - £600


 
A rare Kling bisque shoulder-head doll with glass eyes and sculpted dress edge, with deep blue striated glass eyes, delicate features, half exposed pierced ears, tight curls around forehead, blue and gold ribbons at top of curls and either side of the head, black and gold painted hair band, curls and waves around the back, a bisque pink painted frilled dress top and gilt balls, old stuffed body with bisque limbs, black painted boots and flat soles, a pale lilac silk dress with lace trim and underclothes —15 1/2in. (39.5cm.) high (glued ankle)