22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
Lot 45
 

45

A rare Simon & Halbig bisque swivel headed glass eyed moulded hair lady doll

Sold for £500
Estimated at £400 - £600


 

A rare Simon & Halbig bisque swivel headed glass eyed moulded hair lady doll, with dark blue striated eyes, closed mouth, three thin stroke eyebrows, part exposed ears, blonde painted and moulded hair falling in ringlets, a black painted bow across the top of head and curls at the brow, swivel head on bisque shoulder plate, stuffed body with bisque forearms and lower legs with well modelled blue and black heeled boots with painted Burgundy tassels, original pale green silk satin dress with striped green ribbon trim, lace collar and cuffs, fringing down dress, white cotton petticoat and drawers —16 1/4in. (41cm.) high (brown marks around the neck, which seem to be removable)