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Description
19" (48 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head, blonde mohair curly wig, painted facial features, brown painted downcast eyes with heavy eye lids, closed mouth with very full lips, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled "Boy of 1795". Condition: generally excellent, nose broken off horse. Comments: Lilli Baitz, circa 1930. Value Points: wonderful facial expression, wearing original blue velvet suit with tulle ruffled collar and cuffs, pearl buttons, felt hat, and carrying wooden hobby horse. 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