Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 21, 2024: Americana - Day Two

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Dolls
Lot 1066

ASSORTED CHINA HEAD LADY DOLLS, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $100 - $150
Sold for
$110.70
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

ASSORTED CHINA HEAD LADY DOLLS, LOT OF TWO, each unmarked, shoulder heads including one with a molded bead for necklace, hand-painted facial features including blue eyes, eyebrows, and a pink closed mouth, stuffed bodies, one example with china arms and lower legs which are painted white with blue garter and black boots, black-painted molded hair in a flat-top style with corkscrew curls to the reverse. Each with vintage clothing including a green/white-striped satin dress and a blue dress with black velvet coat embellished by sequins, period undergarments, one with black shoes. Second half 19th century. 15" and 16" H.

Condition

Each with expected wear, cloth example in very good condition, likely replaced arms; remaining example with a crack to back of shoulder plate along with damage to each porcelain arm and leg. Clothing with expected wear and deterioration.

Deaccessioned by the Wachovia Historical Society to benefit acquisitions and conservation funds.