Lady Doll with Elaborate Trunk and Trousseau

Live Auction

18" (46 cm). Of pressed bisque, the shoulderhead poupee has elongated facial shape with plump lower cheeks, almond-shaped cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, accent line between the lips, nicely shaped unpierced ears, light brown mohair wig over cork pate, and kid fashion body with shapely waist and derriere, gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees. The doll wears a delicate sheer muslin summer suit with embroidered flowers, and hand-made lace edging on the jacket, undergarments, shoes. Along with the doll is an unusual beautifully detailed trunk with Moorish style lithographed paper cover, wooden and leather trim, two interior lift-out trays and an extensive collection of costumes and accessories: Cream velvet jacket with blue soutache trim; Silk skirt with blue silk trim and matching belt; Blue silk cape with quilted lining; Blue and white striped cotton day dress; Black silk skirt with blouse and black velvet cape; White pique cape with fringed edging; Black velvet top with lacing holes; White chemise top with tucking and cutwork; Eight undergarments; Three chemisettes, two with matching sous- sleeves; Two pairs of stockings; Corset; Three hankies, an assortment of jewelry (some incomplete), two perfume bottles, three purses; Miniature doll; Bone-tipped brass handled silk parasol; Paisley blanket; Original factory muslin chemise. Included is an antique photograph of a woman in fashion gown from a French studio, Franck, at 18 Rue Vivienne in Paris, who may have owned the doll. The rare portrait-faced doll and her possessions are being sold from the private collection of Claude Detave of Paris. Circa 1865.