#25

An All-Original German Bisque Miniature Doll for the French Market for Au Nain Bleu
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9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,single-stroke brows,accented nostrils,open mouth,four teeth,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent,dress silk very frail. Marks: 1079-3 Dep Germany S&H. Comments: Simon and Halbig,for the French market,circa 1900. Value Points: wearing original aqua silk dress and matching wide-brimmed bonnet,knit stockings,cream shoes,the doll is in unplayed with condition in her original French box labeled "Bebe Le Vrai Modele" and with "Au Nain Bleu" label.