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No apologies, frankly, we are quite particular about the condition of the early dolls we offer. This amazing "French" Papier-mache easily makes the cut – as she is near pristine. This eight and three-quarter inch beauty came to us housed in this early box with its lace paper edging– that fact may help account for her remarkable condition. Featuring lovely paint upon her shoulderhead and wooden limbs, note she also bears "pierced ears", although she has lost her original earrings over time – but they could be easily replaced. On a typical leather milliner's model body with blue paper strips, she "wears" black-painted carved slippers upon her feet.
Luckily, she has held onto her matching capelet, muff and bonnet, all of the palest gray mohair. Those accessories coordinate beautifully with her classic dress in a pleasing silk stripe which is entirely hand-sewn.
A marvelous doll, and an equally marvelous opportunity for particular collectors – like us.

$1150.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12-3/4” China with a marvelous hairstyle and pierced ears. The unusual hairstyle includes curls around the face and a wonderful braided bun to the reverse. Her cloth body features long, graceful china arms and she wears black painted on boots (repairs to both boots). The silk plaid gown is a miniature work of art, with glittering jet beads sprinkled on the trimmings. A wonderful china in a desirable cabinet size.

$1295.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For those of you who might like to add a particularly interesting example of a German Papier-mâché to your collections, this large, lovely, brown-eyed, (attributed to) Kestner with a rare hairstyle may just be the ticket!
Classic features include nicely modeled and painted features, an unusual hairstyle (scattered light flaking and touch-ups) which features a center part with two wings that are pulled back exposing the back of the ears, and terminating in a wonderful spiral bun of braids.
On a typical milliner's model body of stuffed leather with wooden limbs, this doll's presentation is breathtaking. Of gorgeous chintz printed with a morning glory and wild rose print in rich deep green on a cream background, the styling and fit of the sleeves is our favorite part. Do not miss the double row of delicate piping upon the bodice, where the blouse meets it. The period bonnet of forest green silk velvet features a magnificent black ostrich plume...spectacular!

Doll measures: 17" tall, 19" to top of Bonnet

$3200.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Small only in stature is this two and one-half inch tall Frozen Charlotte in a very fancy dress. Details include gold luster slippers, and a gorgeous hat! Great in a dollhouse!

$275.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In all-original presentation, this wonderful Parian, a petite shoulderhead model, features nicely molded blond curls, delicately painted features, a cloth body with bisque limbs, painted black boots and a lovely, quite intricate regional costume. Nice for a doll’s house kitchen or nursery scene.
Measures: 5” tall.

$650.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you know what makes this doll unique in the world of early German woodens? Look closely and you will see what we are referring to. This exquisite, near eight-inch example, has very pronounced carved ears! Who couldn't love her pretty features and painted hair with its wispy curls at the forehead and temples? No one we know!
Circa 1810, this marvelous tuck comb doll, on an all wood articulated body, with painted green slippers on her feet (repairs), retains her original cotton costume, with period details such as an empire waist, and leg o' mutton sleeves.
A marvelous young lady who is ready and willing to breathe some life into your early dollhouses or vignettes.

$2450.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In a delightful small size, standing a mere six and three-quarters inches tall, the detail and expressive quality of this Neapolitan Creche Villager has not suffered one bit! The head, of sculpted terra cotta, with inset, reverse-painted, glass eyes does appear to have a few areas of well-done restoration, as do the fingers on both hands.
A real bonus is his original costume that includes velvet pants, a silk shirt, plus a brocade vest with exquisite trim. In addition, slung over one shoulder, he carries a leather satchel.
In traditional presepios, figures in this scale are placed in the back of the scene, in order to exaggerate perspective – an interesting trick on the eye.

SOLD
Thank you. L.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25-1/2" German wax-over Papier-mâché with wonderful bright blue sleep-eyes, lovely painting, pierced ears, and her original wig. On her original body with wax-over limbs including fabulous molded high-button boots, she wears a classic drop waist dress of navy silk faille with details that include a cream faille sash, tatted lace, and red silk bows. Her matching chapeau is the perfect finishing touch on this charming early child.

Please click here to view "au naturel" details

$1495.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Where to begin? With the exquisite blue of the original silk gown? The magnificent hairstyle which appears as fresh as the day it was styled? Or the rarely found gloved hands? Wherever we begin, you will certainly sense the wonder of this incredible German reinforced Wax– surely a portrait model. At nineteen and one-half inches overall, her size is perfect. Additional highlights include inset blue glass eyes, pierced, beautifully modeled ears with the original glass earrings, and a cloth body with wax over composition limbs. Her graceful arms feature gloved hands and her legs feature cotton stocking, while she "wears" very detailed molded boots. Her blue silk gown features abundant blonde lace, a rarity in itself, and then there is her incredible blond wig...unbelievable. Unbelievable, indeed.

$4200.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
14” Parian shoulderhead known as Dolly Madison, with attractive molded blond curls featuring a blue ribbon and bow. With very lovely coloring and delicately painted features, she is on a cloth body with extra-lovely bisque arms (tiny chip to pointer on right hand). Her bisque feet are finished with black, lace-up boots. The original organdy gown is trimmed in lace and persimmon ribbons and features a beautifully draped overskirt, and her underthings are original, as well.

$1195.00

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