Dorothy Heizer Cloth Doll, Blue Boy, from the Gainsborough painting, blue silk costume, holding hat, in medium size, as Dorothy noted this size would fit better with the collection, the other figures being in her more usual small size, and that he "was a pleasant figure to make, and quite a change... I have not made so young a person for quite a long time", ht. 9 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-07-29
Dorothy Heizer Cloth Doll, Bonnie Prince Charlie, 1952, from a portrait, light blue silk coat with gold cord trim, Royal Stuart kilt and tartan, velvet Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-07-29
Dorothy Heizer Cloth Doll, Nefertete, Queen of Egypt, from the painted limestone head and tomb drawings, the doll has classic high cheek bones, impossibly long Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-07-29
Dorothy Heizer Cloth Doll, George Washington, from group portrait by Savage, navy blue coat (some fading, darker color under epaulets, one gold button detached but Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-07-29
Dorothy Heizer Cloth Doll, Christopher Columbus, from the portrait by Sebastiano del Piombo, black velvet cloak, jerkin of pleated black silk, white linen shirt and Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-07-29
Dorothy Heizer Cloth Doll, Pinkie, from the Lawrence painting, long white mousseline dress, pink bonnet, arm behind back holding bonnet ribbons, in medium size, ht. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-07-29
Dorothy Heizer Cloth Doll, Thomas Jefferson, from a contemporary portrait, as French ambassador in dark green suit, maize-colored vest embroidered in dull rose, holding a Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-07-29
Dorothy Heizer Cloth Doll, William Penn, from various sources, dark green suit, long coat, button trim, long black stockings and garters, broad-brimmed hat, walking stick, Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-07-29
Dorothy Heizer Cloth Doll, Ben Franklin, from various contemporary portraits, dark gray suit of the eighteenth century, white long wig, spectacles, holding portfolio of papers, Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-07-29
Dorothy Heizer Cloth Doll, Martha Washington, from the Savage group portrait, gray taffeta dress with train, black lace scarf, white cap, holding a fan, ht. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-07-29
Dorothy Heizer Cloth Doll, Isabella of Castille, Queen of Spain, from contemporary paintings, red velvet dress, brocade cloak, jeweled crown, carrying jewel casket, ht. 10 Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-07-29
