10-10-200910-10-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 10, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
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Admiral William Thomas Sampson Portrait Doll

Sell one like this
$1,185$1,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2476Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 10, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

Admiral William Thomas Sampson Portrait Doll, Cuno & Otto Dressel, Germany, c. 1900, bisque socket head incised 17 SP, molded and painted gray hair, brows, mustache and beard, blue glass eyes, closed mouth, realistic portrait features with molded furrowed brow, on a five-piece jointed composition body with molded black boots and painted white gloves, wearing a wool admiral's full dress uniform and matching hat, ht. 8 in., (very good).
Estimate $700-900

very good

Keywords

Admiral, William Thomas Sampson Portrait Doll, William Thomas Sampson, wool admiral, bisque socket head, Germany, Otto Dressel