{"product_id":"antique-french-limoges-bisque-doll-17-inches-fully-jointed-composition-body","title":"Antique French Limoges Bisque Doll, 17 Inches — Fully Jointed Composition Body","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique French Limoges Bisque Doll, 17 Inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe doll has a very appealing and expressive face with delicate painting, softly blushed cheeks, and vivid blue \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efixed glass eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIMOGES FRANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bisque head is in very good condition, with no cracks, hairlines, or chips. The facial painting and glass eyes are well preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Limoges, France\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 1915–1925\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 17 inches \/ 43 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHead:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bisque\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEyes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e vivid blue fixed glass eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEye mechanism:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e none\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMouth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e open, with teeth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEars:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pierced, with earrings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBody:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fully jointed composition body\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMarking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LIMOGES FRANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHead condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e free of cracks, hairlines, and chips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBody condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e good, with age-related rubbing and surface wear\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eClothing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e light-colored ensemble with fur trim\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAccessory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e decorative dog\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis doll has a specially created musical composition and a short art video on YouTube(coming soon)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll condition details are shown in the photo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Limoges France","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49412532044004,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/4834\/8644\/files\/antique-french-limoges-bisque-doll-17-inches-fully-jointed-composition-body.png?v=1784229074","url":"https:\/\/yanalamar.gallery\/products\/antique-french-limoges-bisque-doll-17-inches-fully-jointed-composition-body","provider":"Yana Lamar Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}