#30

French Bisque Lady Doll as Flapper-Era Bride by Jules Verlingue
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$550
sold
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with slender elongated throat,brown glass inset eyes,painted features,closed mouth,blonde mohair wig,padded slender body,bisque forearms,metal lower legs and feet with painted blue heeled shoes and stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lutin J.V. (and anchor mark) France. Comments: Jules Verlingue,circa 1920,it is uncertain if Lutin refers to the name of the doll artist or a name given to the doll model. Value Points: with pretty heart-shaped face and original body,the doll has antique lace wedding dress of the 1920 era,with wide-brimmed hat and with wax orange blossom corsage and handkerchief.