#189

Very Rare Portrait Doll by Van Rozen
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$13,750
sold
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Description

19" (48 cm). Bisque socket head with slender facial modeling and elongated throat, brown glass inset eyes in slender almond shape, heavily modeled eyelids, brown fringed lashes, brush stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with primly set lips, auburn mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with adult female shape, antique silk dress, undergarments, bonnet, aqua silk shoes signed with figure of doll. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Van Rozen France Depose (raised). Comments: from the very limited series of character dolls designed and created by the noted French female sculptor who worked under the name "Van Rozen",circa 1915. Value Points: an exceptionally appealing model by this artist with compelling expression enhanced by fine painting.