#277

Portrait Doll with Lace Dress by Edna Dali,from the Anne Rice Collection
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Description
19" (48 cm.) The wax shoulder head girl has a heart-shaped face and elongated strong throat,blue enamel eyes in an upper-glancing expression,soft facial blushing,fringed brows,closed mouth with very full lips,black mohair flowing wig,cloth padded armature body,poured wax arms and legs,her hands expressively posed as though offering one of the silk flowers she holds,wearing artist-made gown of exquisite antique embroidered lace tulle,undergarments,kidskin slippers. Excellent condition. The doll has her original tag "One-of-a-kind Handmade Doll by Edna Dali,Made in Israel,1993". From the Anne Rice Collection.