Lot 137 , A Rabery et Delphieu bisque headed doll, marked R 2 D, 56 cm (22in.) tall

A Rabery et Delphieu bisque headed doll, marked 'R 2 D', with pale blue fixed eyes, closed mouth and pierced ears, composition body and socketed limbs, in a blue silk and lacework dress with lacework under garments, buttoned leather shoes, 56 cm (22in.) tall
Estimate £80-120

The head has been extensively and expertly restored
There is some wear and flaking to the painted finish and discolouring to the varnish on the body and limbs particularly around the ball joints with some stress cracks around the joints and fingers. The head is a bit grubby and would benefit from a clean and has some sharp edges around the inner flange of the back of the head when the cork insert for the wig is removed. The wig hair is ragged and discoloured beneath her straw hat. Minor faults to clothing otherwise in reasonable condition for its age.


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Sold for £95