22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
Lot 245
 

245

A rare early German pink tinted china wigged shoulder-head doll

Sold for £900
Estimated at £400 - £600


 

A rare early German pink tinted china wigged shoulder-head doll, possibly KPM, with blue painted eyes, red v to inside corner of eye, black eyeliner to top lid, single line brown brow, closed two-tone pink smiling mouth, rosy cheeks, solid domed head with original brown hair wig in bun, shoulders with moulded breasts and five tie holes, original kid body with hinged shoulders, hips and knees, a red leather strip around knee, individual stitched fingers and thumb, original white muslin dress printed with purple flowers, underclothes and socks —19 1/2in. (49.5cm.) high (nose a little rubbed, dress and underclothes damaged by creature, so needs restoration)