#32

Rare German All-Bisque Chinese Baby in Original Costume
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$1,200
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Description
7" (18 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque swivel head on chubby amber bisque torso, loop-jointed amber bisque arms and legs in bent baby pose, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, open mouth with outlined lips, tiny porcelain teeth, black mohair bobbed wig. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 17P.7 (head and inside legs). Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with very fine bisque and painting, original wig with pom-poms, factory-original antique costume and matching slippers. The doll has a blue ribbon award from UFDC 2010 competition.