the pink bisque socket head with fixed paperweight blue glass eyes, painted with lips, accented nostrils, upper and lower lashes and feather brows, with pierced ears and blonde mohair wig to cork pate, the head to a jointed composition body with fixed ankles, she wears her period silk and lace gown over cotton underclothes and size 12 Eugene Alart soft leather shoes, marked 'Depose Tete Jumeau Bte. S.G.D.G 12' to nape of neck
67cm tall
Provenance:
The estate of the late Eve Clarke
Sold for £650
Condition Report
Restoration to both hands, under UV head appears perfect though with one small paint miss or loss to the right ear, see additional images.
Auction: Teddy Bears & Dolls - Timed Online - to include the Eve Clarke Collection, ending 16th Sep, 2024
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