#396

French Bisque Miniature Doll
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$2,100
sold
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Description
7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,single stroke brows,open mouth,four teeth,brunette mohair wig,five piece paper mache body with painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: LC (in anchor) (head) Bebe Olga (original paper sticker on doll). Comments: Lanternier,the trademark Bebe Olga was registered by Ballu in 1896 and renewed in 1911; the name was to honor the Grand Duchess Olga of Russia,the daughter of Czar Nicolas II who visited France in 1896 to great public acclaim. Value Points: the little doll is presented in her original box with a wide array of undergarments,lace dress with jacket,rose dress,white pique jacket,black and white jacket with bonnet,other bonnets,accessories and jewelry.