22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
  Lot 21
 

21

A rare German bisque shoulder-head doll with glass eyes and elaborate hair

Sold for £400
Estimated at £300 - £400


 

A rare German bisque shoulder-head doll with glass eyes and elaborate hair, probably early Kling, with bright blue striated glass eyes, pink painted mouth with dark pink line between, light brown brow, mostly exposed ears pierced into the head, painted and moulded blonde centre-parted hair, swept up from the face, two plaits wrapped around the head and held in place with a ribbon, gusseted kid body with bisque arms, coral necklace, printed cotton dress and orange and brown flannel petticoat —15 3/4in. (40cm.) high (left hand missing fingers)