Description: Up for Auction is thisAntique Repro 1962 Kate Closed Mouth Turned Head Kestner by Polly Mann Handmade Stunning Cream Colored Silk Dress She is 16" tallHer name is KateHer well made, handmade silk dress is stunning but it has some foxing due to ageShe was fashioned after the 1896 portrait of Vera Evelyn Samuel by Kate Greenaway (see portrait)I think the mold is a KestnerShe is signed by the artist Polly Mann on her breast plate and also on the back of her cloth body "1962 Kate By Polly Mann" She is a rare closed mouth and turned shoulder head dollShe has blue glass paper weight eyesShe wears a light blonde mohair curly wigShe has bisque arms and legsShe is beautifully paintedShe is in excellent pre-owned conditionShe also come with provenance. There is a letter from the artist to the buyerThis beautiful doll was made by the Master Artist Polly Mann She was made in 1962She is an amazing doll and will fit in perfect with other antique dollPolly Mann's Original dolls are highly sought after. The last photo is the portrait from whom she was made of Thank you for Visiting My Auction!Happy Bidding! Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 300 USD
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
End Time: 2024-12-02T08:37:14.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Artist: Polly Mann
Antique: No
Doll Hair Color: Blonde
Doll Hair Type: Curly, mohair
Signed By: Polly Mann
Number of Pieces: 1
Occasion: All Occasions
Year Manufactured: 1962
Vintage: Yes
Doll Size: 16 in
Doll Gender: Girl Doll
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Features: bisque shoulder head, closed mouth, turn shoulder head, glass blue paperweight eyes, Made by famous doll artist Polly Mann 1956, Mohair wig, created after Kate Greenaway painting Vera Evelyn Samuel, Has Provenance letter from Artist, Wears handmade real silk dress, Signed on her breast plate and on her back
Doll Complexion: Light
Character: Closed mouth turn head Kestner, Artist Doll: Kate Greenaway 1896 Doll, Vera Evelyn Samuel, Kate
Signed: Yes
Set Includes: Doll, handmade silk outfit
Material: Bisque, Cloth
Franchise: Artist doll
Brand: Kestner
Series: Kate Greenaway
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Type: Antique Reproduction doll
Doll Eye Color: Blue
Packaging: Original (Unopened)
Theme: Characters
Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Product Line: Made after Kate Greenaway painting