Stockings and Dresses and Capes, Oh My! - Izannah Walker Doll Clothing

Withington's will offer Izannah Walker dolls clothing at their October auction. All the images in this post are courtesy of Withington Auction, Inc. There are some lovely dresses!  Be sure to look at Withington's catalog to confirm which items go with which lots. 

Lot with Red Paint Decorated Box: 

Lot with grain painted chest:  

Lot with Paint Decorated Dome Box

The details in these clothing items are fun to study! 

Carol Corson Collection: Izannah Walker Doll in a Green Dress

UPTDATE:

This doll sold for a hammer price of $23,000 to Bidder 508.

There was a 15-18% buyers premium, depending on method of payment. 

Of the dolls to be auctioned in October by Withington's, this was a favorite Izannah doll. Her wistful expression and the hairstyle with wispy curls were lovely features. The eyes are painted beautifully as so many Izannah Walker dolls have - that far-off thinking expression. I wonder if Izannah had this look in her eyes often? 

Carol Corson's describes this doll in Antique Doll Collector's August 2011 issue: 

"This 17-1/2” girl with short brushed forward hair and in her original wool challis dress holds her miniature cloth “Izannah” made by Meriel Marlar."

There are also wonderful tiny dolls made by Meriel Marlar included in this auction. 

All images posted here were taken by me, Dixie Redmond, courtesy of Withington Auction, Inc. Withington's has posted some images on Facebook for this auction which can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=155636264493245&set=a.5430867080303444

Eliza, an Izannah Walker Doll from Carol Corson's Collection

UPDATE:  Eliza sold for a hammer price of $24,000 to Bidder 508.

A buyer's premium of 15-18% would be added to that bid. 

Today's pictures are of Eliza, an Izannah Walker doll from Carol Corson's collection, wearing a white dress with a printed floral motif. This doll is featured in an article written by Carol Corson for Antique Doll Collector's August 2011 issue. The article Carol wrote catalogued the Doll Collector's of America's Izannah Walker Doll Reunion to celebrate DCA's 75th reunion.  That issue is worth purchasing to view the wonderful variety of Izannah Walker dolls featured.

Carol's description of Eliza in the article is as follows:  

"15-1/4” Eliza has short hair brushed forward around her oval face. She has low painted shoes with thin black painted laces."

This doll will be auctioned by Withington's on October 20, 2022, along with four other Izannah Walker dolls and many other rare and wonderful treasures. 

Note the wispy curls at the temples.