#3011 • ARTIST DOLL.

Part of Catalog of Antique and Other Fine Dolls | Day 1 | October 5, 2021 at 10:00 AM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $50.00

Status: Sold

17" Unmarked male doll, possibly representing the Ottaman Empire? He is in a sitting position. The wax head has painted features. White human hair wig, moustache, beard and eyebrows (that appear to have been put in with the hot needle technique). Painted papier mache hat. Body is made from a hollow papier mache form. Wax lower arms and legs with bare feet. He is holding a decorated metal shield. Dressed in white tunic and pants. Condition: face is cracked. Thumb on right hand is cracked. The tips of his fingers and toes are missing from left hand, left foot. Age loss to hat. This lot is being sold AS IS.