Onsite
Highest Bidder
$46,000
Sold
sold
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- Estimate
- $8,000 / $12,000
Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck socket on original bisque shoulderplate, painted blue upper-glancing eyes, thick dark upper eyeliner, delicately-painted all-around lashes, lightly-feathered brows, tiny nose with nostril accents, closed mouth, blushed plump cheeks, unpierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, softly-stuffed original kid body with torso strings for allowing seated pose, porcelain arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent, torso strings need replacement. Marks: (original Rohmer stamp on torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, the doll has two early 1857 deposed systems (neck articulation and body), circa 1860. Value Points: very beautiful painting of eyes, with fine bisque and delicate complexion, original body, the poupee is wearing very fine brown velvet gown with black beading, undergarments, bonnet, black ankle boots, and is presented with her original labeled trunk (42 Galerie Monpensier at the Palais-Royal in Paris) along with a very extensive trousseau of gowns, undergarments, bonnets, shoes, purses, and more. Ex-Bodmer collection. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 90.
Stuart's Take
Over the past few years I have touted the idea that Rohmer offers in many cases a near identical but more approachable collecting focus in comparison to Huret. While I respect Huret, the dolls, and of course the bevy of amazing accessories made for them, Rohmer as well presents similar. And often at a much lesser price.