George and Martha Washington, a fabulous pair of artist dolls from the hands of Emma Clear.
Each doll bears exquisite modeling and painting – she with her molded mop cap and inset brown glass eyes, and the General with a wonderful molded hairstyle that includes a short ponytail secured by a molded and black-painted ribbon in back, plus a noble nose and blue painted eyes.
On cotton-stuffed cloth bodies with bisque limbs, her body includes details such as very graceful hands with a rhinestone solitaire on the ring finger of her left hand, and molded and painted slippers on her feet.
Mr. Washington features nicely modeled hands, with his left hand clenched into a loose fist, and lower limbs that include black painted shoes with gold buckles.
Their marvelous costumes are works of art in their own right, with gold silk damask and abundant lace comprising her eighteenth-century style ensemble. Gold and black silk velvet were fashioned into a frock coat and breeches for him, worn with a marvelous delicately embroidered and lace trimmed shirt front.
A spectacular pair of dolls that represents American artistry at its finest.

Mrs. Washington stands 19-1/4" tall.
Mr. Washington stands 19-7/8" tall.

Please click here to view details "au naturel"

$1250.00 for the two.

An especially wonderful example from Norah Wellings, master doll maker, is this large American Indian Chief who stands twenty-one conches tall overall. Details include a velvet mask face with molded and painted features, and a black yarn wig. He wears colorful Indian garb in felt, with applied felt decoration, complete with a dramatic head dress.
A tag sewn to the bottom of the left foot reads "Made in England by Norah Wellings".
In good condition, overall, due to scattered moth issues, (especially upon the doll's left thigh).
In the photo shown below, which is dated Christmas, 1934, the Indian is sitting in the chair on the right.

$395.00

Cissy

20" Madame Alexander Cissy, a pretty redhead with blue eyes and nice coloring. She wears a tagged negligee in pink with lace and ribbon accents. White strap sandals complete the look.

Please click her to view "au naturel".

$595.00

Charming 7" Japanese doll for the tourist trade featuring a selection of six masks. Dating from the late 1950s, and still housed in its original divided box, the overall condition is very good, with scattered minor paint flaking.
The underside of the box lid clearly details the identity of each mask, used in traditional Japanese dances.

$195.00

Frankly, we do not know much about the origins of this papier-mache Soldier, a product of France, who dates near the time of the Great War. We have handled several in this family, and each is as charming and expressive as the last. This fellow is no exception, with his bright blue eyes, painted hair, five-piece composition body (this one features a torso made of French newspaper), and nicely-made flannel costume, complete with matching cap.
This handsome hero would make a perfect companion for the young lady dolls from Lanternier, or Cuno & Otto Dressel.
To us, he appears as an amiable character out of a Hemingway novel...perhaps you can compose his happy ending?

Measures: 16" tall

$495.00

"Skookum" an "un-authentic Indian" doll circa 1920. Designed by Mary McAboy of Missoula, Montana, and manufactured by various companies, this eleven and one-half inch example retains his original wool blanket folded to simulate arms, wool felt trousers (replaced) with fringe and suede boots, while colorful beads encircle his neck. In good condition overall, he is lacking his headband and there is wear to the back of his black mohair wig.

$135.00

Complete with a prominent Effanbee mark on her upper back, this little composition Hawaiian is a charmer!
In excellent condition.

Measures: 7" tall

$225.00

Lenci 400

It is readily evident what is most unusual about this Lenci, a Series 400 example, and that is the clothing! This "fellow" is the definition of the term "dandy!" Most probably this doll is intended to be a girl who is dressed for a song and dance part on the stage, regardless, the overall effect is stunning.
Standing 16-1/2 inches tall (18" overall) details include a very clean face with side-glancing brown eyes that are highlighted with dusty violet shadow, plus a beautifully painted mouth with highlight dots.
Of the body style that features long slender legs, the costume includes stylish trousers, a blade tie, a smashing top hat and spats worn over leather shoes. Don't miss the wooden stick, surely to be used for great effect!
A rare model that is in excellent condition overall.

$3200.00