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- $1,100 / $1,400
Description
23" (58 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head, auburn mohair wig, painted facial features, brown painted eyes gazing to the side, strong eye shadow, closed mouth, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with "Girl of 1815". Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lilli Baitz, circa 1930. Value Points: especially lovely facial painting, the doll is wearing original costume in the empire style of 1815 including bonnet and carries basket of flowers. 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