22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
  Lot 102
 

102

A small 19th century German composition headed doll with jointed wooden body

Sold for £400
Estimated at £300 - £400


 
A small 19th century German composition headed doll with jointed wooden body, with blue painted eyes, delicate features, original brown hair wig in two long plaits, jointed wooden body with painted forearms and lower legs, black painted shoes, original traditional costume with muslin skirt and blouse, black bodice with gold Dresden paper trim, apron with gilt thread trim and cloth covered hoop in hair with two red ribbons —7 1/2in. (19cm.) high (discolored and slight balding to back of head)