#312

Exceptional Bisque Portrait doll with Mannequin Body in Fine Antique Costume
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$2,100
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Description
39" (99 cm.) Bisque mannequin head with oval-shaped face,well defined facial features,blue glass inset eyes,delicately painted lashes and brows,eyeliner,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,brunette mohair wig,on mannequin body with wooden articulated arms,wearing lovely antique costume. Condition: professional overpaint on complexion although original painting retained on facial features,wooden arms repainted. Marks: P. Imans Paris (body). Comments: circa 1915,mystery maker of the portrait head,probably Simon and Halbig,on French Imans mannequin body. Value Points: exceptionally beautiful model with serene and rare expression.