Onsite
Highest Bidder
$1,900
Sold
sold
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- Estimate
- $800 / $1,200
Description
19" (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown brushstroked hair, painted blue eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space and two beaded teeth between the outlined shaded lips, double chin, composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 110-7 Germany. Comments: Adolph Wislizensus, circa 1910. Value Points: the seldom found painted eye character is further enhanced by rare body with exceptional detail of muscular modeling, original antique toddler costume and checkered suit, shoes and socks are included. The doll is featured in the book The Rose Unfolds by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick in which she discussed the distinctive body style.
Stuart's Take
Little is paid attention in doll bodies as an art form in itself, with collectors focusing more on style and material than actual sculpting. Yet, this body shows that the potential of imagination is limitless in the creation of the doll. Yes, even the body can become a work of art. This explains why, even though wonderfully costumed, we feature it in the primary image undressed, helping collectors to see the hidden nuance of a truly great character.