RARE POURED-WAX PORTRAIT DOLL IN ORIGINAL BRIDE COSTUME
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MOST RARE AND LOVELY WAX PORTRAIT DOLL IN EXQUISITE ORIGINAL BRIDAL COSTUME. 20”. Rose-tinted poured wax shoulderhead of adult lady, slender oval face turned to the left, inset blue glass eyes with deeply-molded eyelids, brushstroked brows, closed mouth with delicately-shaded pale pink lips, modeled ears, auburn hair inserted into the scalp, muslin body with poured wax arms and legs, wears original silk-satin and lace bridal gown with long extended train, lavishly adorned with ruched netting, embroidered lace panels, flowers and ribbons, lovely long veil with crown of flowers, satin slippers, mother-of-pearl cross necklace, holding bridal bouquet.Commentary: First place, Blue ribbon Winner at U.F.D.C 43rd annual Convention in 1992. Incredibly lovely doll with distinctive portrait modeling and delicate blushed complexion, dreamy expression, superb original costuming, circa 1870, thumb chipped on right hand, otherwise excellent.
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RARE POURED-WAX PORTRAIT DOLL IN ORIGINAL BRIDE COSTUME
Estimate $2,500 - $3,500
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