22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
Lot 27
 

27

A small Montanari poured wax shoulder-head child doll

Sold for £300
Estimated at £300 - £400


 
A small Montanari poured wax shoulder-head child doll, with inset blue glass eyes, head turned slightly to the right, inserted blonde hair wig with bun, stuffed body with tied on wax arms with separate fingers and thumb and lower legs, original bright green iridescent spotted silk dress with blonde trim, pink kid slippers, petticoat, wool petticoat and pantaloons —13 1/2in. (34.5cm.) high (loss of some hair to top of head, missing soles of slippers, moth damage to wool petticoat and fading)