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Description
23" (58 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head turned to the side, blonde mohair wig, painted facial features, blue side-glancing painted eyes with deeply-defined eye sockets, closed mouth with painted row of teeth and gentle smiling expression, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with "Girl of 1870". Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lilli Baitz, circa 1930. Value Points: wearing original costume of fanciful gown with overskirt, matching cap and purse, painted shoes with applied felt ankle uppers. Included is original labeled leather travel case.
Stuart's Take
To learn more about the fascinating life of Lilli Baitz take a few moments to listen to a Podcast I did last year with Louisa Maxwell that traces the story and tragedy of this remarkable woman and artist. https://www.dollpodcast.com/podcasts/lilli-baitz-rare-dolls-from-the-collection-of-rosalie-whyel