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German Bisque Character "Fany" by Marseille in Gentleman's Costume and Top Hat
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$3,000
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Description
12" (31 cm.) Bisque socket head,very full jowls,small blue glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,one-stroke brows,closed mouth with outlined lips,brunette mohair bobbed wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing,wearing wonderful gentleman's woolen suit with tails,and with tall top hat. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 231 DRMR 248 Fany A 2/0 M. Comments: Marseille,the model was registered in 1912,bearing close resemblance to the first model of Kathe Kruse which had been introduced just three years earlier. Value Points: wonderful and rare character doll in charming petite size,with most charming antique costume and top hat.