$3,995
French Barefoot All Bisque Doll with Jointed Elbows, c. 1880, blue stationary glass eyes, closed mouth, scowling expression, single-stroke eyebrows as found on this variant, swivel neck, original blonde mohair wig, long slender peg-strung limbs with rarely seen ball-jointed elbows, (rust stain right wrist), reflective of patent and advertised by Schmitt & Fils, pale blue commercial dress with blue ruched ribbon, high white hat with blue trim, blue silk ribbon slippers (wear) over bare feet, ht. 5 1/4 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2003-04-12