#620

German All-Bisque Character "Mimi" Designed by Jeanne Orsini
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$1,200
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Description
5" (13 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso of young girl,narrow brown glass sleep eyes,painted long lashes and brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth modeled as though open in "O" shaped expression,two rows of beaded teeth,brunette mohair wig,loop-jointed bisque arms and legs,curled fingers with one finger pointing,painted thigh-high white stockings and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: c. 1920 J.I.O. (incised).Mimi...(original paper label on torso). Comments: Germany,1920,designed by the American artist,Jeanne Orsini. Value Points: very rare miniature doll with uniquely-sculpted very expressive features,of highest quality of production,with original wig,original paper label,antique costume.