Auction: Sale #2153 - 2153Location: BoltonDate / Time: July 20, 2002 10:00AM
Description:
French Bisque Swivel Head Lady Doll, c. 1880s, stationary two-tone blue paperweight eyes, closed mouth, outlined, pierced ears (old hairline crack from crown to right eye),swivel neck, bisque shoulderplate, cotton wig (yellowed),gusseted kid body (leaking sawdust, hole in body from old wooden stand),elaborate pearl-trimmed costume in late 18th century style, silk brocade dress, silver crown (damage),ht. 16 in.
Provenance: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Estimate $800-1,200