#176

French Bisque Mystery Child Marked 129
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$1,500
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Description
20" (51 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes with "dot" highlights, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: 129 8. COMMENTS: Circa 1900, mystery marking. VALUE POINTS: The unusual doll has original lashes, wig, body, antique white woolen sailor suit.