Mazarine - Doll Bébé de poche - 1850-1900 - France
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Bébé de poche, 20 cm high, in French manufacture by Mazarine, dating to 1850–1900, with a porcelain biscuit head and a fully articulated composition body, wearing a white linen nightdress and natural brunette wig, stamped in the neck with the mark 'C D / 60 RUE MAZARINNE / PARIS' and size 1, in very good condition and no original box.
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An exceptional cabinet piece for the discerning collector.
We are pleased to present this charming 20 cm miniature “Pocket Baby,” a spectacular testament to the Parisian craftsmanship of the late 19th century. This cabinet doll bears the prestigious maker’s mark stamped in relief on the nape: "C D / 60 RUE MAZARINE / PARIS," accompanied by its size number 1.
Features & Period Qualities:
The Face: A biscuit porcelain head of remarkable delicacy. It embodies the most sought-after criteria of the Golden Age: a closed mouth with lips delicately painted (typical pout) and deep fixed glass eyes. The eyebrows are finely painted in fine, multi-stroked lines.
The Body: A rarity for this small size of 20 cm, the composition body is fully jointed at the balls (knuckles), allowing superb collectible poses. The hands are beautifully detailed with slender, separated fingers.
Outfit & Wig: She wears her natural brown hair wig from the period and is dressed in a charming little linen nightgown/robe edged with fine lace.
Condition:
A superb vintage/antique condition for its great age. The porcelain head is sound (no cracks or restoration visible to the naked eye). The composition body carries a magnificent original patina with slight signs of wear that add to its authentic charm. The internal elastics still hold the joints well.
An exceptional cabinet piece for the discerning collector.
We are pleased to present this charming 20 cm miniature “Pocket Baby,” a spectacular testament to the Parisian craftsmanship of the late 19th century. This cabinet doll bears the prestigious maker’s mark stamped in relief on the nape: "C D / 60 RUE MAZARINE / PARIS," accompanied by its size number 1.
Features & Period Qualities:
The Face: A biscuit porcelain head of remarkable delicacy. It embodies the most sought-after criteria of the Golden Age: a closed mouth with lips delicately painted (typical pout) and deep fixed glass eyes. The eyebrows are finely painted in fine, multi-stroked lines.
The Body: A rarity for this small size of 20 cm, the composition body is fully jointed at the balls (knuckles), allowing superb collectible poses. The hands are beautifully detailed with slender, separated fingers.
Outfit & Wig: She wears her natural brown hair wig from the period and is dressed in a charming little linen nightgown/robe edged with fine lace.
Condition:
A superb vintage/antique condition for its great age. The porcelain head is sound (no cracks or restoration visible to the naked eye). The composition body carries a magnificent original patina with slight signs of wear that add to its authentic charm. The internal elastics still hold the joints well.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Brand
Mazarine
Model/name
Bébé de poche
Period
1850-1900
Country of origin
France
Condition
Very good
Packaging
Without original box
Material
Porcelain
Height
20 cm
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