#119

Rare Petite French Bisque "Phenix Star"
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$500
sold
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Description
9" (23 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, four tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition body jointed at shoulders and hip, painted black boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 15/0 *80. Comments: the Phenix star model of Mettais, successor to the Jules Steiner firm, circa 1895. Value Points: the rare model wears his original blue felt uniform with gold braid and buttons, matching cap.