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Description
17" (43 cm). Bisque socket head with fine detail of
sculpting that
appears almost as though individually sculpted,
small blue glass
sleep eyes, lightly painted lashes, brushstroked
brows, accented
nostrils of rounded square-tipped nose, accented
nostrils,
closed mouth with defined space and suggestion
of teeth
between the shaded lips, deeply impressed
dimples at cheek
corners and chin, philtrum, well-modeled ears,
brunette curly
mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-
jointed body,
wearing antique blue velvet boy's suit and
matching cap, black
stockings, leather shoes. Condition: generally
excellent. Marks:
Van Rozen France Depose (raised circular seal at
back of head).
Comments: created by the French sculptor known
as Van Rozen
during the era of the Renaissance of French doll
movement, circa
1915. Value Points: very rare and historically
important character
doll by noted French bronze sculptor has artistic
detail of
modeling, appealing delighted expression, great
presence.