#121

Coco Portrait Doll as "Godey",1966,Alexander
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$800
sold
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Description
21" (54 cm.) Socket head with coco-model face,blue sleep eyes,dramatically-painted lashes,closed mouth with hint of smile,five-piece lady body with swivel waist and posed legs,blonde-rooted hair with finger curls. She is wearing red taffeta gown under a black velvet jacket with lace trim,ornate black velvet bonnet with black net veil and flowers,stiffened taffeta petticoat,panties,stockings,red flat shoes,solitaire ring. The costume is tagged "Madame Alexander". Excellent condition,slight fading of red. Alexander,model 2063,1966 from the series of Coco dolls,inspired by French designer Coco Chanel,with unique facial model,and body sculpture designed as a model's pose,made for this year only.