22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
  Lot 44
 

44

An unusual German bisque shoulder-head doll with domed head and glass eyes

Sold for £250
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - this doll's lower right leg has been damaged and restored.

An unusual German bisque shoulder-head doll with domed head and glass eyes, probably Conta & Boehme with blue striated glass eyes, pink eyelid line, brown single line brows, delicate nose, closed mouth, pierced ears, solid domed head, blonde mohair wig held in net, shoulders impressed 22, stuffed cloth body, bisque forearms and lower legs with black painted shoes with painted purple ribbon garters, white cotton dress printed with pale blue line and darker blue double dash pattern, gilt metal brooch, three cotton petticoats, wool petticoat and pantaloons —21in. (53cm.)high