30th Apr, 2024 12:00

The Austin Smith and Margaret Harkin Antique Doll Collection - Part 2

 
  Lot 297
 

297

A small unmarked Jumeau bebe No.2

Sold for £650
Estimated at £400 - £600


 
A small unmarked Jumeau bebe No.2, with fixed striated brown glass eyes, brown feather brows, open mouth with teeth, pierced ears, back of head impressed 2 with red painter’s mark, original auburn mohair wig on cork pate, jointed papier-mâché body, original blue satin dress with lace trim, blue satin shoes stamped with Paris (bee) and 2, cream wool petticoat, cotton chemise, drawers and knitted socks —11 ¼in. (28.5cm.) high (hairline crack on forehead, one hand restored, grey paint splash to leg and sock edge and moth damage to petticoat)