07-21-200107-21-2001
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2084
July 21, 2001 10:00 AMCalender
537

Bru Bisque Swivel Head Lady Doll with Wardrobe

Sell one like this
$5,463$4,750
Auction: Sale #2084 - 2084Location: BoltonDate / Time: July 21, 2001 10:00AM

Description:

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.
Estimate $600-800

Keywords

Wardrobe, Bru Bisque Swivel Head , France