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$5,250
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sold
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- Estimate
- $1,200 / $1,500
Description
22" (56 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head, blonde mohair curly wig, painted facial features, blue side-glancing painted eyes in deeply set sockets, closed mouth with slightly smiling lips, dimpled cheeks, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled "Girl of 1845". Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Purchased J.H.Hoffheimer NY 1937 Traphagen School (original cloth label). Comments: Lilli Baitz, circa 1930. Value Points: wearing original coral silk gown with organdy ruffles (slight tear in one ruffle), velvet sash and bonnet (lining worn) and carrying bisque doll. 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