22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
  Lot 95
 

95

A rare German china taufling-type baby

Sold for £460
Estimated at £200 - £300


 
A rare German china taufling-type baby, with china head, blue painted eyes, slightly smiling mouth painted with slight gap, grey single line eyebrows, moulded ears and a wisp of grey curl painted above ears, china shoulder plate, bottom with defined buttocks and pubis, china arms and legs, crude flange joint at neck, cloth joints at shoulders, waist and knees, cotton robe, bonnet and knitted cape —8 1/2in. (21.5cm.) high (very well restored left foot, a bit rough around neck joint, one buttock rubbed and slight damage to cloth)