22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
  Lot 55
 

55

A 19th century German papier-mache doll with dipped wax finish

Sold for £220
Estimated at £300 - £400


 
A 19th century German papier-mache doll with dipped wax finish, with inset dark glass eyes, pink painted smiling mouth, rosy cheeks, black painted and moulded centre-parted hair falling in ringlets, stuffed rigid cloth body with kid arms, original dress with dark green silk bodice, gilt metal thread, net skirt, long sleeve and aprons with pale green ribbon trim and white cotton petticoat —12in. (30.5cm.) high (slight cracking)