THE GREAT MAN'S DOLL

July 18, 2010 in Chicago, IL

Highlighted by a superb French bisque Huret poupée gifted by French poet/novelist Victor Hugo to his beloved granddaughter, Jeanne. French dolls, in fact, figure highly in an exceptional collection of French poupées with rare body styles and rare portrait-like faces, French bébés, also near mint Lenci dolls, Kathe Kruse, dollhouses, and unique dolls such as the outstanding wax portrait doll said to be Marie Antoinette. 8.5" x 11". Softbound. 196 full-color pages.