RARE DOOR OF HOPE “MANCHU WOMAN”.

RARE DOOR OF HOPE “MANCHU WOMAN”. Perhaps the most elusive and difficult Door of Hope doll to acquire this particular example is in outstanding all original condition. She features a fanciful red silk long robe (no fading to silk), carved headdress with silk tassels and carved extremities including pedestal/stilt shoes. This doll portrays a rich noblewoman of Manchurian descent. The Manchurians had ruled China from 1644 till the 1911 revolution when Sun Yat-sen succeeded to take power. One of five examples of the famed Door of Hope dolls that are “fresh” to the market. They had been packed away for the last 40+ years in a Midwestern house and just recently the daughter decided to part with her mother’s treasures. SIZE: 11-1/4″ h. CONDITION: Near mint original condition with two minute pinholes to silk on right sleeve. 1-9444 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1187	$8,050.00	RARE DOOR OF HOPE “MANCHU WOMAN”. Perhaps the most elusive and difficult Door of Hope doll to acquire this particular example is in outstanding all original condition. She features a fanciful red silk long robe (no fading to silk), carved headdress with silk tassels and carved extremities including pedestal/stilt shoes. This doll portrays a rich noblewoman of Manchurian descent. The Manchurians had ruled China from 1644 till the 1911 revolution when Sun Yat-sen succeeded to take power. One of five examples of the famed Door of Hope dolls that are “fresh” to the market. They had been packed away for the last 40+ years in a Midwestern house and just recently the daughter decided to part with her mother’s treasures. SIZE: 11-1/4″ h. CONDITION: Near mint original condition with two minute pinholes to silk on right sleeve. 1-9444 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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