RAREST Oil Paint EARLY AMERICAN antique Cloth Doll Martha WELLINGTON NO REPAINT

Description: Nothing else to see in any photo is included. You get Only what is exactly described here, which is one Doll without props and without clothing. If you love philadelphia dolls, here is your chance to own the similar BUT it is RARER and a much earlier version of this STYLE baby doll, by THE FAMOUS martha wellington. This doll is EXTREMELY RARE in any condition! WE NOW SHIP INTERNATIONALLY! WE ONLY USE EBAY SHIPPING SERVICE. YOU WILL HAVE TO SIGN FOR for the doll and doll WILL BE FULLY INSURRED. exceptionally rare, martha wellington doll! AND IT HAS THE ELUSIVE ORIGINAL RARE PAPER LABEL!!!! Google her name for history and her extreme RARITY. These dolls are BEYOND elusively, rarely found IN ANY CONDITION…. and highly valued, and prized! When found and auctioned, These dolls sell for massive dollars because they are so scarce. Some over $15,000.00 ! granted for this comparison, SOME others are in better condition. BUT!!! this is the ONLY ONE I'VE EVER SEEN WITH THE ORIGINAL RARE PAPER LABEL!!!!! sold as is, no refunds, no returns. please see all photos and view all condition issues. can you just imagine what this doll has been through and how many people have shared their lives with this rare doll.....loving and caring for her!! imagine all of the children she baby sat for and entertained, during war, church, celebration and even sad times. if you listen very closely she may whisper her secrets to you. she is a survivor!! I will put some sort of clothing on doll ( of my choice) so it doesn’t arrive nude, BUT TO BE VERY CLEAR, AT THIS incredible LOW PRICE, NOTHING else you see in photos included. JUST ONE DOLL is in this auction! Anything else you see are props..no socks, no hat or bonnet, no clothing, no shoes, no socks… no chair, no bunny. Early American Antique oil painted Cloth WELLINGTON barefoot doll, pat'd date1883. This IS one of the The Holy Grails of antique American cloth dolls! the ultimate and elusive Martha Wellington Cloth Baby Doll! NO REPAINT AND STILL HAS HER ELUSIVE ORIGINAL SEWN ON ORIGINAL TAG!! Patented Jan. 8, 1883. cloth stockinette, needle-sculpted AND/OR COMPRESSED features (which makes each doll look and age differently!) these dolls look similar to the j b sheppard philadelphia baby, BUT ARE NOT made by same artist, and wellington dolls are rarely found as very very few were ever made. THE WELLINGTON BABY IS VERY RARE! thick oil-painted head with painted lower limbs, eyes with molded upper lid, overbite dimple under lip, fold in back of neck, nice large pronounced shapely ears, short light brown hair, cupped hands with delineated fingers, two distinctive bottom buns in rear area, AND !!!!! Again, this doll has NOT been repainted! This has been priced more than generous and extremely fair. Her presence is mesmerizing and THE FACE IS STILL MAGNIFICENT AND BREATHTAKING!! someone made LOVING repair attempts to lightly stitch pieces together and maintained its unpainted condition and rarity! BAREFOOT CHILD! Approx 21" tall. doll weight about a pound, due to stuffing weight loss damage. baby welly feels like a real child in your arms. it is important to note, this doll was made during the izannah walker doll era and VERY VERY VERY FEW wellington dolls are ever found. I have posted a large amount of photos. They are PURPOSELY BLOWN UP AND over-sized, clear, crisp photos for you to view, and remain a part of my auction description. this doll is quite special and beyond rare. doll proudly shows much love and play wear, and repaint, from which this doll survived over the last 138 ++ years! early Authentic antique genuine american cloth dolls are hard to find. they are quite cherished, and rarely offered for sale. someone cared for her-enough to make sure she never got tossed, and there are expected flaws on this doll as this doll is over 138 year old——— a genuine survivor!!!!!! There is heavy flaking and crackling of the oil paint and head splits front and back. Again, i can see NO repaint on head and face. second skin has damage and holes. There is NO odd stitching to indicate any replacement limb parts, and her beautiful body and limb paint has even patina as expected with play and wear and tear, for its 138 + year age. yes, doll is bruised BUT NOT NOT NOT repainted, AND still has original tag, even though it’s damaged and wounded. study all the photos......if you can love this doll AS IS, THEN THIS IS A BARGAIN FOR YOU!! ******YOU WILL HAVE TO SIGN FOR THE PACKAGE and it will be fully insurred. If there is any shipping overage, we return it immediately to you.******* THIS IS AN AS IS SALE, NO REFUNDS AND NO RETURNS. Feel free to ask me anything! I reply quickly and honestly. Our home is smoke and pet free and THIS treasured DOLL has NO unpleasant odors! NO REFUNDS, NO RETURNS. SOLD AS FOUND, AS IS.

Price: 3575 USD

Location: Bridgeview, Illinois

End Time: 2024-12-17T15:17:02.000Z

Shipping Cost: 135 USD