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Lot 1162

Two American Cloth and Leather Dolls

Estimate: $100 - $300
Starting Bid
$50

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

late 19th/early 20th century, comprising: boy doll with painted leather head, hands, and boots, cloth body with linen, silk, and wool clothing, approx. 26-1/2 x 18 x 6 in.; felt and leather black bear doll with red overalls and green silk scarf, button eyes, approx. 22-1/2 x 12 x 5 in.

Provenance: Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville, Tennessee

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Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville, Tennessee

each with scattered staining and some loose stitching throughout; boy doll with crackle and losses to paint, scuffs and losses to leather elements, tears and losses to shirt and tie, some areas of thinning and possible patches to trousers; stitching to both arms pulled and very loose, thinning and losses to scarf, tear to left side of overalls, some fraying Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.