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).

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