24th Nov, 2018 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
Lot 2010
 

2010

A Bahr and Proschild German Bisque Socket Oriental Doll, impressed 220, with fixed brown eyes,...

A Bahr and Proschild German Bisque Socket Oriental Doll, impressed 220, with fixed brown eyes, pierced ears, replacement plait, in later clothing, on a composition jointed body with original lower jointed legs, with blue painted stockings and red carved shoes, 32cm

Sold for £350
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

. Very fine hairline crack to the back of the head, shaped and the length of half a paper clip. Tiny remains/spots of glossy and other paint to the top of her head. One hand has fingers reglued, other finger ends missing, chips and wear to the composition body. Wear to the paint near the knee joint, scratches to both of the blue stockings, cracks to the front of both ankles, and overpainting/restoration to the back of the feet, possibly reglued? Scuffing to shoes. Face is dirty and needs a good clean.

 


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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 24th Nov, 2018

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