German Bisque Child Doll, Model 189, for Au Nain Bleu

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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.