Onsite
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$4,200
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sold
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- Estimate
- $1,200 / $1,600
Description
25" (64 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head, brunette mohair wig with ringlet curls, painted facial features, brown painted eyes gazing to the side, closed mouth, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with "Girl of 1835". Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lilli Baitz, circa 1930. Value Points: the haughtily posed girl is wearing original cotton print dress over hooped petticoat, with ruffled bodice, brooch pin, pantalets, bonnet, fingerless knit gloves, and carrying parasol. Included is original labeled leather travel case.
Stuart's Take
To learn more about the fascinating life of Lilli Baitz take a few moments to listen to a Podcast I did last year with Louisa Maxwell that traces the story and tragedy of this remarkable woman and artist. https://www.dollpodcast.com/podcasts/lilli-baitz-rare-dolls-from-the-collection-of-rosalie-whyel