the bisque and wooden clothed doll seated upon a papier-mâché wolf clad in fleeced 'fur', with inset glass eyes, leather collar, and having a removable head, the doll marked for Hermann Steiner to the reverse of the head
35 x 31 x 6cm
Sold for £700
Condition Report
The head of the wolf with damage and fur loss to muzzle and ears, slight cracking of the internal paint to mouth, further balding to legs. Red Riding Hood with faded clothing and slight losses to fingertips, cracks to paint around the ankles, exposed wirework with rust. Head of the wolf balances but does not fit securely to the body.
Auction: The Eve Clarke Collection, 25th Jul, 2024
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