#282

Swiss Studio Doll, Model BIV, by Sasha Morgenthaler
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$4,000
sold
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Description
21" (53 cm.) Gypsum modeled socket head with heart-shaped face, tiny pointed nose, small closed mouth with hint of puckered lips, blue eyes, painted thick black and white upper eyeliner and brows, blonde human hair with bangs, textured cloth body with jointing at shoulders and side hips, slightly elongated torso, simple modeling of hands. Condition: generally excellent, few spots on body. Comments: Sasha Morgenthaler studio, late 1940s, early body with slightly longer torso. Value Points: especially beautiful painting of eyes and coral/pink lips, wearing red cotton dress (untagged, uncertain if Sasha dress), panties, stockings, braided leather shoes with suede soles.