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

March 21, 2024: Americana - Day Two

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Dolls
Lot 1064

WAX OVER PAPIER MACHE YOUNG LADY 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

WAX OVER PAPIER MACHE YOUNG LADY DOLL, unmarked, shoulder plate head, fixed glass black eyes lacking pupils, hand-painted facial features including eyebrows, and a pink closed mouth, cloth stuffed body, jointed at shoulders, hips and knees, light brown mohair wig with braided bun. Period clothing including a blue and white cotton dress with polka-dot pattern and lace trim, period undergarments, black satin shoes with silver-toned buckles, black velvet bracelets on each arm and a blue belt. Second half 19th century. 25 1/2" H.

Condition

Good overall condition with expected wear, expected light hairlines to shoulder plate and face, face with some restoration primarily to the nose area. Clothing with deterioration, losses, and soiling.

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