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Rare and Early Apollo Knot Paper Mache
$2,275. |
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The
genuine presence of this German paper mache young lady (15 1/4") with rare
Apollo knot molded hair style is strong, as everything is original about
her. Her black painted, molded hairstyle in an elevated high knot is a
visual time stamp from the 1830's. On a paper mache shoulder head that has a
pale complexion with original paint, the ages have caused some surface
crazing that is expected, as well as a rub to the tip of the nose. The blue
painted eyes seem to stand out on her otherwise subtle palate, however she
has a subdued dark lip stain and blushed cheeks to add a bit more color.
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Highly Decorated Parian
18" |
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Fancy Hairdo and Pierced Ears
$1,750. |
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The colorful shoulder plate is
decorated with a neat, white molded blouse, a ruffled and glazed pink
trimmed collar, tied up with a blue glazed bow edged in gold at the center
of the neck, with collar detail continuing on to the back. Her original body
is of linen cloth with white kid leather, cotton-stuffed arms, one of which
is quite split at the seams. Her finely made antique dress of the late
1860's is of a brown and black plaid silk which is quite sturdy and she has
lovely, layered antique undergarments and antique leather slippers.
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Multi-detailed Parian Lady
$2,250. |
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The
impact of this statuesque parian (23") is immediate, with her heavily
decoration shoulder plate, intricate molded hairdo, pierced ears and
masterful facial decoration. Her blue painted eyes, elongated nose and
strong chin are surrounded by rows of blond molded curls in a classic 1870
updo that is held in place by an ornamental, molded black hairband. And if
you haven't already noticed, her shoulders and collar area consist of a
perfectly molded white shirt with painted blue borders and hanging from her
neck is a striking, molded black cross.
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From the George III period of approximately
1790, comes this gentle lady (15") of carved wood with unusual blue enamel
eyes. She head and torso are all of wood, as are her lets that are
jointed at the hips and knees. Her arms are of cream kid leather and
have separated fingers, having some fragility but then are all present.
Under the original pale paint on her head and shoulders is an undercoat of
gesso that was used to stabilize the area between the paint and the base
wood. Her long, curly human hair locks are attached to a netted wig
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It is not known if her clothing is original, but it has the appropriate age
and look of a garment she would have worn. It is a soft, diaphanous
material with added embroidery and lace that gives it a dreamy depth,
representing the popular, relaxed new fashion of the 1790's. It has
some soiling and fatigue but looks perfect on a doll of her age. Her
lower legs are covered by faux pantaloon legs of an organdy material and she
wears some charming, homemade cream leather bootines. |
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Dollhouse "Alien Head"
5 1/4" |
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Wooden and Paper Mache
$945. |
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Early French China as "Wartime Water Girl"
$1,150. |
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Her
molded black hair is in a early, short style and the painting on her face is
refined. The uniform she wears is of a light-weight wool skirt and short
jacket, with a red and white striped apron, and a dark wool regimental cap.
Undergarments and black shoes are all antique. Based on her era of
manufacture, she may have served in the Franco Moroccan war of the 1840's.
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Simon Halbig Early Boy and Girl
$1975.
for the pair |
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A delightful pair of early Simon Halbig bisque
dolls (9 1/2") with molded blond hair, glass eyes, very pale complexion with
soft shading and decoration, bisque lower arms and linen bodies that are
jointed at the shoulders, hips and knees. Both in regional costumes of
Germany, the girl has brown glass eyes and the boy's eyes are a vibrant
cobalt blue. The girl wears her elaborate head dress, the costumes are
mostly bright and in good condition, however the back of the girl's purple
skirt has faded considerably and there are vertical slits on the left side
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Early German Wooden and Extras
27" |
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from Oberammergau
ON LAYAWAY |
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Being constructed completely of carved
wood, she has the very early, egg-shaped head with pierced ears, painted
features and black painted hair with carved detail of strands and an inset,
carved hair ornament or comb at the top. You can see that at one point it
had some color in a dark golden tone and all around her forehead are many
wisps of painted curls showing the typical hairstyle of the day in 1800.
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Her finely carved body is left in its
natural color and grain, except for the lower arms and legs that are carved
and painted with long fingered hands and slipper shoes painted in a rich
green. The body is jointed at the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees and even
has extra articulation with jointing at the waistline. There is a number
painted on her lower back that may belong to the carver. |
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She displays the silhouette of the day
with several pieces of clothing, much of it possibly original to her and
including many items like slips, pantaloons, camisols, sleeping gowns,
blouses, and sashes for accent color. She has a fine, early, antique white
gown and an aubergine silk gown made of very early fabric that has been
added but not know when. Only she can tell us, but she came to me directly
from Germany so she probably has many interesting stories to tell, either in
a sitting or standing position..
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Parian Lady with Pierced Ears
21 1/2" |
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The Judy McDonald Collection
$675 |
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Looking smart in her tailored suit, shown here
is a German parian lady with a head full of molded, blond curls in an
up-doo, with more curls cascading across her forehead and at the top of her
neck in the back. She has finely painted blue eyes, brows, a demure
closed mouth and healthy shaded cheeks and the added feature of pierced ears
with earrings. |
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She has glazed bisque lower arms and lower legs with molded black shoes and
white stocking and what looks like her original stuffed cotton, wide-hipped
body. Her two piece suit of small black stripes on white, heavy cotton
has accents of black lace as trim around the sleeves, jacket and hem.
Undergarments antique and as final touch, a vintage, tiny glass bead strand
around her neck. From the long-loved collection of Judy McDonald. |
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The pink tint of this 17 1/2" china's face gives
her a warm presence as it reduces the contrast between her black, molded
1860 hairstyle, with ringlets all around, and her pale complexion. Her
painted blue eyes and rose shaded cheeks play beautifully against her brown
and cream, fine print dress with a subtle red print on white, wide border. |
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She has an antique cloth body with a small patch of repair at the tops of
her thighs, it is jointed at the shoulders and hips and she has china lower
arms and legs with molded brown boots, white stockings and blue garters.
There is some mild wear to the surface of her hair and two tiny brown spots
on her lower right cheek. Undergarments all antique as is the dress. |
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English Wax Lady
$695. |
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What an elegant wax lady (16") in her original
costume and wig, with pierced ears! Her blue glass eyes and a hint of a
smile look to the side with her slightly turned shoulder head as she shows
off her original earrings. A strawberry blond head of inserted mohair is
swept up into an elaborate do, encircled by a long braid at the crown. |
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Her rich, burgundy silk costume is in excellent condition with its
black silk trim and intricate lace collar/shawl that matches the lace trim
on the sleeves. She has a sturdy cloth body with wax lower arms and
hands that has stitched jointing, and as her costume is originally secured,
there is a shot of her starched undergarments and black leather shoes to
show a bit of what is underneath. Her only flaw is a bit of flatness
to the tip of her nose. |
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