22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
Lot 99
 

99

A rare Pierre Victor Clement pressed bisque swivel head fashionable doll with jointed air-blown leather body

Sold for £5,500
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000


 

A rare Pierre Victor Clement pressed bisque swivel head fashionable doll with jointed air-blown leather body, with dark blue striated glass eyes, light brown feathered brows, pink mouth with darker pink detail, double chin, ears pierced into the head, cork pate with blonde mohair wig with paper label ‘3’, bisque shoulders impressed C 3 S, rare air blown leather body jointed at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, defined fingers and toes, dark purple two part dress with black cord trim, white cotton chemise, slip, petticoat, drawers and socks —17in. (43cm.) high (some wear to body, small hole in hand, wig with some moth damage and dress with some fading)