#307

Pair,French Bisque Dolls in Original Russian Costumes
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$800
sold
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Each has bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,painted lower lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,open mouth,four porcelain teeth,blonde or brunette mohair wig,five piece Papier-mache body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep 1 (boy) Unis France 301 0 (girl). Comments: SFBJ,boy circa 1900,girl circa 1920. Value Points: each is wearing its factory-original costume,the boy in especially fine ensemble with velvet double-breasted tunic,gold metallic edging and epaulets,high boots,black lambswool cap with French and Russian flags signifying alliance,and sword.