Bambole antiche - Doll - 1850-1900 - Germany
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Description from the seller
Set of 4 antique bisque dolls - late 1800s / early 1900s - including a rare black specimen.
Beautiful set of four original antique dolls, made of bisque porcelain (unglazed), with articulated limbs fixed by metal pins. Likely of German origin (late 19th / early 20th century). Each doll has unique features and is an authentic collectible item. Included is a very rare black doll, very difficult to find, particularly sought after by collectors and museums.
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1. Doll with original hair – about 8 cm
Glued mohair hair, still partially present.
Delicate features, movable limbs.
Good condition, some signs of age.
flexible
Black doll – about 8 cm
Very rare specimen with black skin.
Hand-painted details: eyes, mouth, white socks, and red shoes.
Excellent condition for its age, flexible.
3. Large doll – approximately 11 cm
The most impressive of the group
Simple traits but well-defined.
Movable art, biscuit porcelain
Obvious signs of time (visible in the photo), but complete.
4. Small doll – about 6.5 cm
Articulated body with intact joints.
Hair sculpted in porcelain.
The smallest of the lot, also ideal for dollhouses or miniature settings.
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General Data
Material: biscuit porcelain
Period: Late 1800s / early 1900s
Origin: Germany (probable)
Conditions: Original, with wear consistent with age. Not restored. No missing parts.
Tracked shipment, fast, and with accurate and attentive packaging.
Set of 4 antique bisque dolls - late 1800s / early 1900s - including a rare black specimen.
Beautiful set of four original antique dolls, made of bisque porcelain (unglazed), with articulated limbs fixed by metal pins. Likely of German origin (late 19th / early 20th century). Each doll has unique features and is an authentic collectible item. Included is a very rare black doll, very difficult to find, particularly sought after by collectors and museums.
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1. Doll with original hair – about 8 cm
Glued mohair hair, still partially present.
Delicate features, movable limbs.
Good condition, some signs of age.
flexible
Black doll – about 8 cm
Very rare specimen with black skin.
Hand-painted details: eyes, mouth, white socks, and red shoes.
Excellent condition for its age, flexible.
3. Large doll – approximately 11 cm
The most impressive of the group
Simple traits but well-defined.
Movable art, biscuit porcelain
Obvious signs of time (visible in the photo), but complete.
4. Small doll – about 6.5 cm
Articulated body with intact joints.
Hair sculpted in porcelain.
The smallest of the lot, also ideal for dollhouses or miniature settings.
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General Data
Material: biscuit porcelain
Period: Late 1800s / early 1900s
Origin: Germany (probable)
Conditions: Original, with wear consistent with age. Not restored. No missing parts.
Tracked shipment, fast, and with accurate and attentive packaging.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Brand
Bambole antiche
Period
1850-1900
Country of Origin
Germany
Condition
Very good
Packaging
Without original box
Material
Bisque
