#228

German All-Bisque Character "Vivi" with Original Label Designed by Jeanne Orsini
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$800
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Description
5" (13 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso,blue glass eyes,painted lashes,feathered brows,closed mouth modeled as though open with large generous smile,original brunette mohair wig,loop-jointed bisque arms and legs,modeled bent elbows with pointing finger on right hand,painted white stockings to above the knees,brown one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: JIO c. 1920 41 (incised) Vivi Re US Pat. Off.Copr. J.I.Orsini 1920 Pat. Appl'd For (paper). Comments: one of the trio of character dolls designed by the American artist,circa 1920,made in Germany. Value Points: rare doll with original wig,paper label,knit costume and cap and original holiday gift box.