#364

English Poured Wax Lady Doll,Attributed to Lucy Peck
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$800
sold
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Poured wax shoulder head of adult lady with heart-shaped face turned to the right,elongated strong throat,narrow blue glass enamel eyes,delicately-painted brows and lips,inserted mohair wig arranged in upswept manner,softly-stuffed muslin torso,poured wax arms and legs,bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English,circa 1890,possibly Lucy Peck. Value Points: very beautiful modeling of face with distinctively modeled eye sockets,wearing a very fine antique black silk faille jacket with lace and beaded trim,silk taffeta skirt with demi-train.