#28

German Bisque Child Doll, Model 189, for Au Nain Bleu
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$800
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 189 (head) Au Nain Bleu Paris Blvd des Capucines (label on torso). Comments: Sonneberg bisque doll, presented at the Parisien boutique of Au Nain Bleu, circa 1885. Value Points: pretty child with rare boutique label, antique lace dress and bonnet.