$4,406
French Swivel Neck Lady Doll with Trunk and Wardrobe, c. 1870s, pale blue paperweight eyes, lightly feathered eyebrows, closed mouth with shading and outlining, pierced ears (one hole broken through,filled in), pale bisque with even rosy cheek coloring, (two tiny black spots at neck and cheek area), marked 2 at crown, cork pate, blonde mohair wig, gusseted kid body (some wear), original fancy trimmed undergarments, extra set of three commercial undergarments, two white dressing gowns, a blue-trimmed corset, an aqua silk taffeta dress with white organdy blouse, a similar iridescent pink silk dress, a cream silk and satin ball gown with pink trim, a white pique skirt and blouse for sport, a plaid top and blue and white striped blouse, two straw hats, brown leather boots, fan, brush, comb and miscellaneous items contained in a trunk with two removable trays, one fitted for the doll, the lid of the trunk (detached) holding some undergarments, doll ht. 17 in.; leather covered trunk 10 x 19 x 10 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-05-03
