#198

French Bisque Doll 'Bluette', First Model
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$3,900
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Description
11" (28 cm). Bisque socket head, blue/grey glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, slight paint wear on fingers. Marks: X 2. Comments: the first edition of Bleuette, circa 1905. Value Points: the rare doll has original body, muslin chemise, net stockings and white leather shoes incised "2".