22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
  Lot 54
 

54

A mid 19th century German papier-mache shoulder-head lady doll

Sold for £440
Estimated at £300 - £400


 
A mid 19th century German papier-mache shoulder-head lady doll, with blue painted eyes, red painted mouth, exposed ears, the moulded hair made into a plaited bun on the back of the head and held by a comb, kid arms and stuffed torso and skirt, probably a sewing doll, brown skirt and shawl, muslin collar, apron and bonnet in hand, her side seam is opened and a folded 1854 newspaper with residence to rent or buy —13in. (33cm.) high (damage to clothes, old moth activity and slight crazing to hair)