#222

Very Beautiful English Wax Portrait Lady Doll with Provenance
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$2,700
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Description

Poured wax shoulder head of adult lady with head slightly posed as though side-nodding, oval face, elongated throat, soft rose tinted complexion, blue glass eyes, tinted facial features, closed mouth, well-defined ears, soft mohair braided hair in small inserted tendrils, definition of modeled bosom and rounded shoulders, brass sew hole grommets, original softly-stuffed muslin body, poured wax lower arms and legs, bare feet, well-defined fingers and toes, wearing pantalets and knit capelet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H.M. Aileen Queen of Dollock nee O'Brien Governess to the Jessamen Family (old ink inscribed on front torso),Comments: in the Pierotti manner, circa 1880. Value Points: exquisite beauty of the well-preserved portrait doll with provenance.