22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
  Lot 100
 

100

A rare large Grodnerthal carved wooden doll with painted bodice trim 1820s

Sold for £3,200
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000


 
A rare large Grodnerthal carved wooden doll with painted bodice trim 1820s, with brown upward glancing eyes, arched painted eyelashes, single stroke eyebrow, defined chin, carved ears, black painted and chip carved hair, curls painted onto face and held with carved comb with gold band, elongated neck with rare dark red, orange and yellow with green leaf painted decoration around top of bodice, turned torso, rounded stomach, peg jointed at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, also swivel hip socks, painted forearms and lower legs with painted yellow slippers, indistinct ink notes on thighs, muslin open crotch pantaloons with tucks down the leg, pale olive green silk open fronted dress with large collar and tied at the waist —20 1/2in. (52cm.) high (slight wear to face, a little chipped and sleeve of dress cut)