March 10 & 11, 2020 Toy, Doll & Figural Cast Iron
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/11/2020
Very attractive bisque socket head with incised markings on back of head (within a scroll) "11 F. G.", with large hazel paperweight eyes, well-painted lashes and brows, pierced ears, open forward / closed mouth with illusion of molded tongue between lips, dimple in chin, mounted on the original so-called Gesland body, which is cloth-covered over a wire armature with composition lower arms with straight wrists (repainted). She is extremely well costumed in a beige gauze and lace knee-length dress with crimson ribbon decorations and sash, antique undergarments, black socks and black period children's side button shoes. Her wig is dark human hair over cork pate. SIZE: 29" (74cm). CONDITION: Very good. There was quite a bit of excess wax which had seeped onto the upper eyelids, most of which has been removed, but some small specks may remain.
Condition: (Very Good).
Item Dimensions: 29" x 11" x 6".