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Rare American Cloth Character Doll "Kamkins" in Original Costume

Lot Number: 
145
18" (46 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features and complexion,blue eyes with black upper eyeliner,single-stroke brows,accented nostrils of rounded nose,closed mouth,brunette mohair bobbed wig,muslin body with stitch-jointing. Condition: generally excellent,few minor rubs on face. Comments: Kamkins,made in the Atlantic City studios of Louis Kampes,circa 1930s,the dolls were importantly presented in fashionable young girl styles of the era. Value Points: rare-to-find American doll,in fine original condition,with original dress,matching romper,golden plush flannel coat with brown faux-lambswool collar,and matching cloche,wool stockings,brown shoes.
Realized Price: 
$2,000
Presale Estimate: 
2000/2700