La Petite Française Jules Verlingue - Doll Liane - 1910-1920 - France
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Rare antique doll "La Petite Française" - Jules Verlingue (JV) - biscuit head & jointed body - 45 cm
Very beautiful and rare French-made collectible doll signed Jules Verlingue (JV), model registered under the brand "La Petite Française". Produced during the WWI period, this doll embodies the craftsmanship of the Boulogne-sur-Mer manufacture with its famous anchor mark engraved in relief in the back of the neck.
Head & Face
Biscuit porcelain head in perfect condition, delicate and fresh complexion. No cracks, no hairlines, no restoration (checked under light).
Magnificent fixed blue glass eyes, expressive.
Open mouth revealing a row of small molded upper teeth.
Finely painted eyebrows with characteristic crease lines of the mold.
Very clear and complete back of neck marking:
Top engraving: PETITE FRANÇAISE
JV monogram surrounding the Anchor Marine
France 6D
LIANE at the bottom of the neck.
Body & Joints
Fully jointed composition-and-wood body.
Marked with the number 6 clearly visible on the back.
Nice original patina, joints firm and holding poses well. Normal light wear due to time (visible in photos), not serious.
Wig & Outfit
Softly curled wig in light chestnut / Venetian blond shade.
Dressed in a very pretty antique white cotton dress with delicate lace collar.
Wearing its matching antique presentation shoes with knot details.
Condition
Overall condition: Excellent for its era.
The porcelain is completely intact. The body retains its patina and original condition. High-definition photos are an integral part of the description of the lot.
Shipping & Packaging
Professional packaging: Maximum protection with bubble wrap and double reinforced carton for porcelain transport.
Shipping: Fast shipping with tracking number.
Rare antique doll "La Petite Française" - Jules Verlingue (JV) - biscuit head & jointed body - 45 cm
Very beautiful and rare French-made collectible doll signed Jules Verlingue (JV), model registered under the brand "La Petite Française". Produced during the WWI period, this doll embodies the craftsmanship of the Boulogne-sur-Mer manufacture with its famous anchor mark engraved in relief in the back of the neck.
Head & Face
Biscuit porcelain head in perfect condition, delicate and fresh complexion. No cracks, no hairlines, no restoration (checked under light).
Magnificent fixed blue glass eyes, expressive.
Open mouth revealing a row of small molded upper teeth.
Finely painted eyebrows with characteristic crease lines of the mold.
Very clear and complete back of neck marking:
Top engraving: PETITE FRANÇAISE
JV monogram surrounding the Anchor Marine
France 6D
LIANE at the bottom of the neck.
Body & Joints
Fully jointed composition-and-wood body.
Marked with the number 6 clearly visible on the back.
Nice original patina, joints firm and holding poses well. Normal light wear due to time (visible in photos), not serious.
Wig & Outfit
Softly curled wig in light chestnut / Venetian blond shade.
Dressed in a very pretty antique white cotton dress with delicate lace collar.
Wearing its matching antique presentation shoes with knot details.
Condition
Overall condition: Excellent for its era.
The porcelain is completely intact. The body retains its patina and original condition. High-definition photos are an integral part of the description of the lot.
Shipping & Packaging
Professional packaging: Maximum protection with bubble wrap and double reinforced carton for porcelain transport.
Shipping: Fast shipping with tracking number.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
La Petite Française Jules Verlingue
Model/name
Liane
Period
1910-1920
Country of origin
France
Condition
Very good
Packaging
Without original box
Material
Porcelain
Height
45 cm
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