#267

Four Bisque Portrait Dolls of British Royal Family by Martha Thompson
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$1,500
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Description
21" (53 cm.) Each has hand-pressed bisque shoulder head with sculpted hair and defined facial features portraying Prince Phillip,Queen Elizabeth,Prince Charles and Princess Anne,representing the family at the time of the Elizabeth's coronation as Queen in 1953. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (each bears the mark of Martha Thompson,the name of the person,and 1953 date). Comments: sculpted and made by the premiere American artist,Martha Thompson,1953. Value Points: rare dolls,especially as a complete set,are beautifully-preserved,each with original body and artist-designed costume.