05-22-201305-23-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
May 22, 2013 02:00 PMCalender
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Two Small Bisque Head Dolls

Sell one like this
$360$300
Auction: Discovery - 2654MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 22, 2013 2:00PM

Description:

Two Small Bisque Head Dolls, one open-mouth all bisque doll, unmarked, with sleeping blue glass eyes, fixed blonde wig, articulated body, molded and painted socks and shoes, and beige dress, ht. 7; and a Simon & Halbig open-mouth bisque head doll, marked "Simon & Halbig 126 Germany" to back of head, stationary brown glass eyes, open mouth with two inset teeth, short brown wig, five-piece jointed composition toddler body, cream-colored dress, socks, and leather shoes, seated in oversized wooden rocking chair, stamped "Red Robin" underneath seat, doll ht. 8, chair ht. 8 in.
Estimate $200-300

SH: wear to composition body, wig glued down but partially removed, eyes on rocker but stuck open, no other apparent damage. All-bisque: teeth uneven, possibly reglued, bisque with no apparent damage.


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Keywords

Small Bisque Head, oversized wooden rocking chair, Germany, chair