#193

Rare German All-Bisque Character Designed by Jeanne Orsini with Original Wig
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5" (13 cm.) One-piece all-bisque head and torso with heart-shaped face and elongated throat,narrow blue glass eyes,painted lashes and brows,closed mouth in wide smiling expression,blonde mohair wig,loop-jointed bisque arms and legs,painted high white stockings with brown one-strap shoes,muslin undergarment with lace trim. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J.I.O. c. 1920 41. Comments: Germany,1920,designed by the American artist Jeanne Orsini. Value Points: rare all-bisque character with enchanting expression,fine bisque and painting. original luxury wig.