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

March 21, 2024: Americana - Day Two

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Dolls
Lot 1063

GERMAN ADOLF WISLIZENUS PAPIER MACHE / COMPOSITION LARGE CHILD DOLL

Estimate: $100 - $200
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

GERMAN ADOLF WISLIZENUS PAPIER MACHE / COMPOSITION LARGE CHILD DOLL, retains original paper label to back of shoulder plate head, marked "A. W. / Ser.10", painted facial features including blue eyes, eyebrows, and a pink closed mouth, cloth stuffed torso body and legs, kid-leather arms, jointed at shoulders, hips and knees, molded curly hair painted blonde. Vintage clothing including a green velvet ribbed pattern dress with black lace trim, and period undergarments. Late 19th/early 20th century. 31 1/2" H.

Condition

Good overall condition with expected wear, facial decoration with significant wear, nose tip with a loss, some scattered cracks to the shoulder plate. Clothing with deterioration, tears and some re-stitching/repairs.

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