$5,463
Bru Bisque Swivel Head Lady Doll with Wardrobe, France, c. 1870, stationary blue-lined eyes, closed mouth, slight smile, very pale coloring, rosy cheeks, pierced-in ears, light multi-stroke eyebrow painting, original blonde mohair wig in up-do, original cork pate, gusseted kid body, long bisque arms (thumb and fingers broken off, re-glued), wearing original green and taupe plaid linen two-piece dress with train, black velvet ribbon and green fringe trim, black satin hat, white cotton undergarments, blue striped stockings, brown leather heeled boots (one sole detached), ht. 13 in.; wardrobe includes formal black silk two-piece suit (silk unstable), lace trimmed black top hat, two-piece blue-gray striped day dress (light soil), white cotton and lace dress (stains, foxing), chemise, slip, and leather gloves made as mitts to fit over bisque fingers.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2001-07-21
