One of the most unusual dolls we have come across in a very long time must be this twenty-four inch French character with a papier-mâché head upon a wood and cloth jointed body. Details include a beautifully modeled head with exquisite and expressive painting, brown paperweight eyes, and a fabulous orange/red mohair wig worn in a fanciful style.
Born to entertain, this comical fellow is costumed in silks and velvets in the 18th-century taste and he retains a fantastic ruff collar. He looks right at home with French bebes by the way, and promises to be on his very best behavior when in their company.

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SOLD
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With elegant presence, perfect coloring and a rich presentation, this nineteen-inch Wigged China is the picture of desirability. Further details include a perfect shoulderhead with a slit on the top of the head (originally intended for hair to spill from it), gorgeous modeled ears, beautifully painted facial features – including even lips with a white space between them, and a marvelous human hair wig styled in sumptuous braids.
On an antique cloth body in very good condition, it is fitted with perfect china arms that end in cupped hands, and china legs that feature fabulous bare feet (flake to right toe).
This doll's gown is nothing short of a masterpiece! And what's more, the under things are equally beautiful!
A rare China – a sublime silhouette.

SOLD
Thank you, M.

Let's face it, in the world of dolls, men are always in short supply, that's why you should grab this handsome gentleman while you can. Most likely a product of the J. D. Kestner firm circa 1840s, details of this fellow include a papier-mache head with painted features including rare male facial hair, and the more unusual light brown painted eyes. We love his curly locks that are courtesy of a piece of lamb skin and isn't he beautifully dressed?
On a carton body with carved wooden hands, he wears a stylish suit coat with tails and matching trousers, a printed cotton vest – all "topped off" with a wonderful top hat!
Perfect in a large-scale dollhouse, he stands a respectable nine and one-quarter inches tall.

$2200.00

In case you didn't notice, this little rarity at fourteen inches tall, is big on style! Details of this Reinforced Wax include brilliant blue spiral threaded glass eyes, a closed mouth with the cutest little painted teeth, a fabulous original mohair wig in its original elegant style and a molded blouse front with a molded and olive-painted ribbon tie around the neck.
On a cloth body with nicely modeled papier-mache limbs including legs that wear orange-painted boots, this fortunate doll wears what appears to be her very stylish and beautifully constructed original bustled dress in deep plum silk (tender in areas) with olive green soutache trim.
If you're a collector of the unusual, in a manageable size, this lovely young lady may be just the one for you.

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$1595.00

This carved pine Nodding Monk must date from the mid-nineteenth-century...his patina would suggest that. The painting of his features is reminiscent of wooden dolls from that era.
A lead weight keeps him in graceful motion for some time.
He kneels in prayer at six and one-half inches tall.

$550.00

A fabulous French papier-mache in all original presentation should be on every early doll collectors list. This amazing example could be the one for you!
Features, besides her infinite charm, include an especially detailed hairstyle with crimping, braids and a bun, and inset glass pupil-less eyes. On a classic leather body showing normal wear and scattered patching, the regional costume of largely red wool includes a lovely border of blue floral silk at the hem, a vest of royal blue silk, a cotton wrap at the shoulders, a cream cotton apron, and a lace cap. She wears original under things and simple leather shoes upon her feet.
Simply put, a very pleasing example.

Measures: 19 1/2" tall

$3900.00

There is a spirit inside this English poured Wax Boy, but don't worry, it's a very friendly, protective one. The spirit shines through in this doll's very happy, confident expression.
Dating circa 1860s, he is of the era when little boys and little girls were dressed in similar fashions– both in dresses, like the one this fellow is wearing.
Details of this young gentleman include lovely coloring and interesting modeling that includes a double "fat roll" around his neck, plus inset blue glass eyes, strawberry blonde inserted hair and a cloth body with perfect wax limbs – a small miracle – must have been the spirit looking after him.
Dressed in an original gown that is a lovely compliment to his eyes, he also wears exquisite "cobbled" leather shoes!
A sublime English wax example who is just begging for a sister!

Measures: 24 1/2" tall

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$4800.00