La Petite Française Jules Verlingue - Doll Liane - 1910-1920 - France

Rare antique doll "La Petite Française" - Jules Verlingue (JV) - biscuit head & jointed body - 45 cm Very beautiful and rare French-made collectible doll signed Jules Verlingue (JV), model registered under the brand "La Petite Française". Produced during the WWI period, this doll embodies the craftsmanship of the Boulogne-sur-Mer manufacture with its famous anchor mark engraved in relief in the back of the neck. Head & Face Biscuit porcelain head in perfect condition, delicate and fresh complexion. No cracks, no hairlines, no restoration (checked under light). Magnificent fixed blue glass eyes, expressive. Open mouth revealing a row of small molded upper teeth. Finely painted eyebrows with characteristic crease lines of the mold. Very clear and complete back of neck marking: Top engraving: PETITE FRANÇAISE JV monogram surrounding the Anchor Marine France 6D LIANE at the bottom of the neck. Body & Joints Fully jointed composition-and-wood body. Marked with the number 6 clearly visible on the back. Nice original patina, joints firm and holding poses well. Normal light wear due to time (visible in photos), not serious. Wig & Outfit Softly curled wig in light chestnut / Venetian blond shade. Dressed in a very pretty antique white cotton dress with delicate lace collar. Wearing its matching antique presentation shoes with knot details. Condition Overall condition: Excellent for its era. The porcelain is completely intact. The body retains its patina and original condition. High-definition photos are an integral part of the description of the lot. Shipping & Packaging Professional packaging: Maximum protection with bubble wrap and double reinforced carton for porcelain transport. Shipping: Fast shipping with tracking number.

Estimate:£232.4

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