wi****w1
Highest Bidder
$350
Sold
sold
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- Estimate
- $400 / $500
Description
7" (18 cm.) Each is all hard-composition doll with swivel head, jointed arms, one-piece body, legs posed as though walking, sculpted hair in classic style, she with topknot and short bobbed curls, he with side-parted bobbed hair, each with glass googly eyes glancing at each other, chubby dimpled cheeks, and sculpted painted costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Ideal (original label on feet). Comments: from original designs by Grace Drayton, the dolls were made in Japan and marketed by Ideal, circa 1916. Value Points: rare set of glass-eyed googlies in wonderfully preserved condition designed by celebrated American artist.