A late late 19th century French pressed bisque swivel-head fashionable doll on Gesland body
*SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - PLEASE NOTE THAT ONE OF HER ANKLES HAS BEEN BROKEN AND GLUED.* A late late 19th century French pressed bisque swivel-head fashionable doll on Gesland body, possibly Bru with fixed deep blue striated glass eyes, light brown brows, closed slightly smiling mouth with darker pink detail, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig on cork pate, shoulder impressed G, internally jointed Gesland body with bisque legs, hands composition, recent golden checked and teal dress with lace trim, antique underclothes and brown leather shoes —21 ½in. (54.5cm.) high (hands probably replaced, slight moth damage to wig and shoes); with a letter from Irene Blair Hickman to a Mrs Edith Pam? of Kendal concerning repairs
Condition Report - Please note that one of her ankles has been broken and glued. We are pleased to provide condition reports for guidance only and offer this service as a courtesy to our clients. Please be advised any statement of opinion listed is subjective and not a statement of fact by Special Auction Services. Reports are based solely on our own opinion and are for guidance only. We strongly urge prospective purchasers to inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition. Notwithstanding this report, all lots are offered and sold in accordance with our terms and conditions.
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*SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - PLEASE NOTE THAT ONE OF HER ANKLES HAS BEEN BROKEN AND GLUED.* A late late 19th century French pressed bisque swivel-head fashionable doll on Gesland body, possibly Bru with fixed deep blue striated glass eyes, light brown brows, closed slightly smiling mouth with darker pink detail, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig on cork pate, shoulder impressed G, internally jointed Gesland body with bisque legs, hands composition, recent golden checked and teal dress with lace trim, antique underclothes and brown leather shoes —21 ½in. (54.5cm.) high (hands probably replaced, slight moth damage to wig and shoes); with a letter from Irene Blair Hickman to a Mrs Edith Pam? of Kendal concerning repairs
Condition Report - Please note that one of her ankles has been broken and glued. We are pleased to provide condition reports for guidance only and offer this service as a courtesy to our clients. Please be advised any statement of opinion listed is subjective and not a statement of fact by Special Auction Services. Reports are based solely on our own opinion and are for guidance only. We strongly urge prospective purchasers to inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition. Notwithstanding this report, all lots are offered and sold in accordance with our terms and conditions.
