$3,800
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Description
14" (36 cm). Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips,blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 86 (incised) Au Defi 68 Rue Thiers Marseille (stamp on head and body). Comments: Phenix Star, from Steiner successors, circa 1890,sold by Au Defi doll boutique in Marseille. Value Points: very pretty child has character-like expression, original body and body finish, antique aqua silk dress, undergarments, felt shaped bonnet, stockings, leather shoes signed "D.D. Paris".