#139

Swiss Studio Doll, Model CI, by Sasha Morgenthaler with Foot Signature
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$6,500
sold
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Modeled socket head with light tan complexion, painted shaded blue eyes, brown fringed upper lashes, white eye shadow, tiny rounded tip nose, closed mouth with wide lips, light brown human hair wig, modeled body in material identical to head, jointing at shoulders and hips, cupped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sasha M 182/009 CaI 19 (ink inscribed on left foot). Sasha (wrist tag). Comments: Sasha Morgenthaler studio doll, the mark indicates that the doll was the 182nd doll made in 1969; "19" was the color code for complexion. Value Points: especially beautiful complexion and painting, she is wearing white cotton dress with overall tucks and short sleeves (no tags), white slip, knit panties, and white sandals.