22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
Lot 26
 

26

An unusual early 19th century English dipped wax over papier-mache shoulder-head doll

Sold for £160
Estimated at £200 - £300


 
An unusual early 19th century English dipped wax over papier-mache shoulder-head doll, with large dark glass eyes, unusual drizzled wax hair, possibly coiffure à la Titus with strands coming onto the face and neck, the back of head with a central larger bun and six smaller buns surrounding, stuffed rigid body with light brown kid arms with only three fingers on each arm, spotted muslin day dress, two petticoats, pantaloons, socks and pink kid slippers —14 1/2in. (37cm.) high (typical crazing to face, probably loss around eyelids)