#192

Rare German All-Bisque Doll "Vivi" Designed by Jeanne Orsini
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5" (13 cm.) One-piece all-bisque head and torso with distinctively-shaped face and elongated throat,loop-jointed bisque arms and legs with pointing finger on right hand,painted high white stockings and brown one-strap shoes,having narrow blue glass sleep eyes,painted lashes and brows,closed mouth with wide beaming smile,painted teeth,brunette mohair bobbed wig. Condition; generally excellent. Marks: J.I.O. c. 1919 47 (doll) Vivi Re. US Pat. Off. c. J.I. Orsini 1920 Pat. Appl'd For Germany. (paper label on torso). Comments: designed by American artist Jeanne Orsini,made in Germany,circa 1920. Value Points: very rare all-bisque miniature with wonderful expression.