Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2476Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 10, 2009 11:00AM
Description:
Rare Martha Chase Charles Dickens Character Little Nell, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, c. 1920, painted stockinette, head with molded and painted features, blue painted eyes, heavily brush-stroked golden hair with molded braids, sateen body, painted stockinette limbs, wearing floral printed cotton dress, plaid scarf, and black leather shoes, ht. 16 in., (excellent).
Note: Little Nell is a famous character from Charles Dickens' book The Old Curiosity Shop.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
excellent