22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
Lot 81
 

81

A late 19th century small Kestner all-bisque swivel head pouty child doll

Sold for £600
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - the left leg is broken and neatly glued above the knee, this doll also has a chip to the top of right thigh.

A late 19th century small Kestner all-bisque swivel head pouty child doll, with brown sleeping eyes, closed mouth, light brown four stroke eyebrows, plaster pate with blonde mohair wig, back of head impressed 0, peg jointed limbs, bent arms with clasped left hand, painted white socks, black painted and moulded heeled black boots with four straps, pale blue satin dress with lace over dress, lace bonnet and underclothes —5 1/2in. (14cm.) high