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Lot 165: Antique American Black Cloth Folk Art Doll

This auction ended on July 18, 2026.

Start price: $50

Estimated price: $100 - $500

Buyer's Premium: 21%

This 19th-century folk art doll is constructed from black cotton cloth and features hand-stitched construction with button-jointed arms and legs that allow for articulation. Likely of American origin and similar to examples found in the Deborah Neff collection, the doll has a painted face and cloth body. It measures approximately 13" H and has a tear on one arm.
Condition: GOOD