Rare Antique Asian Character Baby Boy Doll Incised AM353 Circa 1913 Germany 11"

Description: RARE ANTIQUE AM 353 ORIENTAL BABY CHARACTER BOY DOLL ARMAND MARSEILLE GERMANY CIRCA 1913. From the owner's private collection. (Downsizing as retiring.) Armand Marseille Oriental Baby Character Boy Doll. Circa 1913 Germany. He has beautifully colored bisque with ethnic features. Incised A M Germany 353 on the back of his neck. Approx. 11 inches long. Bisque dome headed doll with ethnic features. Black painted hair, overspray at back of neck. Closed mouth. Smudge on face. Red dots in nostrils. Brown sleeping eyes. When his eyes are closed you can see part of his original wax eyelids. (See close-up photos). Five piece composition bent limb baby body, loosely strung, in aged, vintage condition, has not been restored by current owner and has scrapes and scratches commensurate with his very old age.. Under armholes probably have been repaired (please see all the BIG close-up photographs for detailed condition). His Chinese style suit is a Vintage handmade set and not his original clothing. It might need adjusting at waist. In the Cieslik book, German Doll Encyclopedia 1800-1939, Armand Marseille registered the oriental 353 head mold in 1913. IMPORTANT - Please see all the close-up photos for full condition details. Shipped to you from Dollsville Dolls & Bearsville Bears. dollsville.com CeleBEARating Since 1979.

Price: 950 USD

Location: Lake Arrowhead, California

End Time: 2023-12-12T15:51:11.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD