Antique French Limoges Bisque Doll, 17 Inches — Fully Jointed Composition Body
Antique French Limoges Bisque Doll, 17 Inches — Fully Jointed Composition Body
Overview
Antique French Limoges Bisque Doll, 17 Inches
This charming antique French doll with a bisque head was produced in the Limoges region of France, most likely during the first quarter of the 20th century. She stands approximately 17 inches / 43 cm tall.
Key Details
- Origin: Limoges, France
- Period: approximately 1915–1925
- Height: approximately 17 inches / 43 cm
- Head: bisque
- Eyes: vivid blue fixed glass eyes
- Eye mechanism: none
- Mouth: open, with teeth
- Ears: pierced, with earrings
- Body: fully jointed composition body
- Marking: LIMOGES FRANCE
- Head condition: free of cracks, hairlines, and chips
- Body condition: good, with age-related rubbing and surface wear
- Clothing: light-colored ensemble with fur trim
- Accessory: decorative dog
Head & Facial Features
The doll has a very appealing and expressive face with delicate painting, softly blushed cheeks, and vivid blue fixed glass eyes, a feature commonly seen on many French dolls of this period. Her open mouth reveals small teeth, and her pierced ears are adorned with earrings. The back of the head is marked LIMOGES FRANCE.
Condition
The bisque head is in very good condition, with no cracks, hairlines, or chips. The facial painting and glass eyes are well preserved.
The composition body is intact and stable, with age-related rubbing and signs of use. The clothing, wig, and accessories may also show light wear consistent with age and storage.
All condition details are shown in the photo.
Costume
She is presented in a beautifully coordinated light-colored ensemble with fur trim, stockings, and shoes. Her look is completed with a light-colored wig and a red bow, giving her a particularly lively and memorable presence. A small decorative dog accessory completes the presentation.
Collector's Notes
The head is mounted on a fully jointed composition body. The body retains good structural integrity and mobility, while showing natural age-related rubbing, minor surface wear, and some loss to the painted finish consistent with an authentic antique doll.
This doll is especially appealing for her delicate French facial type, clean bisque, and beautifully completed display presentation. She would make a lovely addition to a collection of antique French dolls or an elegant decorative accent in an interior.
Gallery Presentation
This doll has a specially created musical composition and a short art video on YouTube (coming soon).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was this doll made?
The doll was produced in the Limoges region of France.
What period does this doll date to?
Approximately 1915–1925.
Does the doll have sleep eyes?
No. She has vivid blue fixed glass eyes.
Is the bisque head free of damage?
Yes. The bisque head is in very good condition, with no cracks, hairlines, or chips.
What type of body does the doll have?
A fully jointed composition body.
What accessories are included?
The doll is presented with a decorative dog accessory.
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About the Creator / Gallery
Meet Yana Lamar
I am Yana Lamar, a collector and restorer who turned a late‑found curiosity for dolls into a carefully curated gallery of antique characters.
I seek dolls that carry quiet stories — France, German, Japan, American - bisque girls, shy companions from attics and trunks — and give them a second life with gentle restoration instead of perfection.
In this online boutique you will not find mass‑market pieces, only a small rotating collection chosen for their personality, history, and the feeling they bring into a room.
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