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

March 21, 2024: Americana - Day Two

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Dolls
Lot 1056

GERMAN CHINA-HEAD WEDDING PARTY CHARACTER DOLLS, LOT OF 15

Estimate: $150 - $250
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 CHINA-HEAD WEDDING PARTY CHARACTER DOLLS, LOT OF 15, each with hand-painted facial features including blue/black eyes, eyebrows, painted pink lips, each with molded hair including three blondes and remaining black, party includes bride with an impressed "1" to the back, groom, preacher, two groomsmen, bridesmaids, including one impressed with "20" to the back, a mother, flower girls and ring bearer. Each in vintage wedding attire and undergarments. Late 19th/early 20th century. 4 3/4" to 14 1/2" H.

Condition

Very good to good overall condition with expected wear, some scattered imperfections to several, impressed "20" blonde example with a crack to the neck and extending into the shoulder, two examples lacking part of a leg including the purple dress mother example and remaining example in peach dress. Clothing in very good to fair condition, some with significant deterioration.

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