Comprising a Charlie Chaplin "Little Tramp" doll that appears to be a prototype of the 1972 Chaplin doll manufactured by Bubbl, Inc. This was likely sent to Chaplin for his approval, as it varies slightly from the doll which eventually was released in 1972, with a different colored vest, different cloth for the pants, and slightly different makeup to the eyes. The cane on this doll has been broken off. Together with an original Jackie Coogan "The Kid" plaster statuette, in original box, with "Jackie Coogan / The Kid" stamped to its base, manufactured by E.I. Horsman & Aetna Doll Co. in 1921. The Kid (1921), Chaplin's masterpiece, made Coogan the most famous child in America, almost as popular as Chaplin himself. The two shared a special bond that was captured on screen; none of its poignancy has been lost in the passing of time. Accompanied by The Charlie Chaplin Book by Charles Chaplin (New York: Sam'l Gabriel Sons & Company, 1916), a 10 pp book of cute poems accompanied by photos of Chaplin in various humorous poses. The back and front covers of the book are loose and in fragile condition. Provenance: The family collections of Anastasia Salkind Newsome, Jane Chaplin, and Skye Aubrey. Chaplin doll: 4 x 6.5 x 19 in.; Coogan doll: 7.75 x 3.5 in.; book: 6.75 x 12.5 in.
Comprising a Charlie Chaplin "Little Tramp" doll that appears to be a prototype of the 1972 Chaplin doll manufactured by Bubbl, Inc. This was likely sent to Chaplin for his approval, as it varies slightly from the doll which eventually was released in 1972, with a different colored vest, different cloth for the pants, and slightly different makeup to the eyes. The cane on this doll has been broken off. Together with an original Jackie Coogan "The Kid" plaster statuette, in original box, with "Jackie Coogan / The Kid" stamped to its base, manufactured by E.I. Horsman & Aetna Doll Co. in 1921. The Kid (1921), Chaplin's masterpiece, made Coogan the most famous child in America, almost as popular as Chaplin himself. The two shared a special bond that was captured on screen; none of its poignancy has been lost in the passing of time. Accompanied by The Charlie Chaplin Book by Charles Chaplin (New York: Sam'l Gabriel Sons & Company, 1916), a 10 pp book of cute poems accompanied by photos of Chaplin in various humorous poses. The back and front covers of the book are loose and in fragile condition. Provenance: The family collections of Anastasia Salkind Newsome, Jane Chaplin, and Skye Aubrey. Chaplin doll: 4 x 6.5 x 19 in.; Coogan doll: 7.75 x 3.5 in.; book: 6.75 x 12.5 in.
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