22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
  Lot 177
 

177

An early Schmitt et Fils pressed bisque bebe, 1880s

Sold for £4,200
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000


 

An early Schmitt et Fils pressed bisque bebe 1880s, with fixed striated glass eyes, black eyeliner, shaded lid, brown brows with a grey feathered tops, closed mouth painted with slight gap and darker pink detail, double chin, well modelled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig on card pate, back of head impressed with SCH and crossed hammers in a shield and 2, eight-ball jointed papier-mache fixed wrist body, ink stamp on base of body, two part dress with pale blue figured silk top and cream silk pleated underdress, white cotton underclothes, socks, pale blue cloth shoes and raffia hat —18 1/4in. (46cm.) high (slight wear to body)