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

March 21, 2024: Americana - Day Two

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Dolls
Lot 1051

ASSORTED HELEN WALTER, STAUNTON, VA "JUST FOLKS" CLOTH DOLLS, LOT OF FOUR

Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for

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 HELEN WALTER, STAUNTON, VA "JUST FOLKS" CLOTH DOLLS, LOT OF FOUR, each with paint-decorated stockinette faces, comprising three Mayflower Pilgrim dolls, including Elder Brewster; Priscilla Mullins and John Alden; and a Historic Costume example, named Cavalier period. Each with vintage clothing in appropriate theme and retaining the original cloth sewn-in label. Together with a similar, probably Helen Walter, example, dressed in pink silk attire, named Musketeer. Five pieces total. Helen Seibold Walter (1884-1969). 20th century. 12" to 14 1/4" H.

Condition

Very good overall condition with expected wear, some scattered minor imperfections. Clothing in good overall condition with scattered imperfections. Musketeer with some body repairs.

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