22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
  Lot 174
 

174

A rare Armand Marseille painted eye character girl doll circa 1910

Unsold
Estimated at £800 - £1,200

 

SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - this doll has a second hairline down the side of the head.

A rare Armand Marseille painted eye character girl doll circa 1910, with blue slightly intaglio eyes, the black centre and highlight dot to the top of the iris, the eyes slightly narrowed with under eye and temple modelling, light brown feathered brows, very well models nose, philtrum and closed mouth with darker red highlights, well detailed ears, brown mohair wig, back of head impressed Made in Germany A.6.M., jointed composition body, white muslin dress with lace trim and pink underskirt, white cotton chemise and drawers, light brown shoes and raffia hat —19in. (48cm.) high (hairline down back of head)