Painted Eye Character by Marseille

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14" (35 cm). Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes with deep intaglio sculpting, prominent black pupils, black and incised upper eyeliner, one stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, rounded nose tip, closed mouth with solemn expression, accent line between the lips, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique cotton dress and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, some body wear. Marks: Made in Germany A 3 M 345. Comments: Armand Marseille, circa 1910,from their rare painted eye series. Value Points: extremely rare character girl with wonderful expression on the beautifully painted features.