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THB19th C. Oil Painted Cloth Doll w/ Family History
Lot 143
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
American, 4th quarter of 19th century. A beautifully constructed doll, made of sturdy muslin and stuffed with what looks and feels like raw cotton. Note that the oilcloth head has seams at the back and running from ear to ear, however, it has no center seam to interrupt the face. This makes for a lovely visage with oil painted facial features and hair. Although the red lips and blue eyes have faded over time, they are still visible in good light. Among our favorite features are the delicately stitched fingers of the hands which are also comprised of oilcloth. The doll's forward-facing feet - constructed as contiguous with the legs - turn out slightly, which is quite endearing. In addition, the body presents an hourglass figure that resolves in an ample inverted heart-shape upon which the legs were placed, allowing the doll to sit upright. Size: 16.5" H (41.9 cm)
The doll also comes with its original machine-stitched dress which was created from a light blue cotton batiste which has faded to a grey/taupe hue over the years. In addition, the doll wears a pair of lace-trimmed cotton bloomers and an eyelet-trimmed cotton slip - both ot these are later garments.
This doll has been dated to the fourth quarter of the 19th century based on its construction details, clothing, and family history. Adding to its special qualities is the fact that we know of its provenance. This doll once belonged to a woman named Kate Allison. Kate had the doll from childhood, and according to the family, it was probably handed down to her from her mother. Kate in turn passed the doll down to her family member, Emma Helen Owen Nenney, to give to Emma's granddaughter Susan.
Provenance: J Compton Gallery, Wimberley, Texas, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#169688The doll body is all original with no replaced limbs. At some point, the left arm was re-attached and is slightly shorter than the right one as a result. There is expected playwear of course, the most notable being creases to the oilcloth head and a break in the seam along the left side of the face, but the overall condition of the body is very good.Condition
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