Bidspirit auction | Wood Body Doll with Painted

Wood Body Doll with Painted Head - 12 inches. Wood body and limbs. This folk art doll features a hand-carved and painted wooden head, possibly of linden or pine. The head has been finished with a plaster-like coating before painting, displaying a center-parted hairstyle with molded waves and a gathered bun, all painted black. The facial features are hand-painted, including blue eyes with black pupils, thin brows, and faded red-orange lips. The doll has a wooden body and limbs. The hands are modeled and painted in a light pink tone. The doll is dressed in a floor-length, long-sleeved brown cotton dress adorned with a printed floral sprig pattern in cream and orange. The garment is detailed with a high waist, a pleated skirt, and a red and white gingham checked fabric used for the collar and cuffs. The dress is secured at the back with a metal safety pin and hand-stitching. There are no visible maker marks, labels, or signatures on the head, body, or clothing.