Onsite
Highest Bidder
$7,000
Sold
sold
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- Estimate
- $3,500 / $4,500
Description
10 1/2" (27 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims, long painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carved wooden poupee body with defined waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, cupped fingers, antique costume. Condition: bisque excellent, body finish is original albeit rubbed. Marks: 2/0. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: very rare tiny poupee with fully-articulated wooden body; few examples of this tiny size wooden body known to exist.
Stuart's Take
Though not noted in the description the two dresses also shown in the photograph are included with this doll.