Ottolini - Doll Sofia - 1960-1970 - Italy






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The Ottolini Sofia is a 55 cm plastic doll made in Italy between 1960 and 1970, in very good condition and without its original box.
Description from the seller
Up for auction is a magnificent and rare vintage doll produced in Italy in the 1960s by the renowned Ottolini C. manufactory, a piece of great charm for collectors of Italian antique dolls.
Object details:
Identification: On the back of the neck the factory mark is clearly visible, incised: "OTTOLINI C&. / MOD. DEP. / MADE IN ITALY".
Model "Sonia": The doll still wears her original identification pin with the name "Sonia" pinned to the lapel of the jacket.
Original Clothing: She wears a very elegant gray 60s-style suit, consisting of a jacket with a large asymmetrical button and wide lapels, a fitted knee-length skirt, completed by a slim brown belt at the waist. The look is finished with stylish black patent-leather shoes with heels.
Face and Hair: She has a beautiful face with period makeup (red lips and eyeshadow), large eyes, and thick blond hair.
Conditions:
As evidenced by the photographs, the doll presents itself in excellent cosmetic condition considering its age. The facial features are intact and the clothing shows no tears or obvious defects. (Note for the seller: add the exact height in centimeters before publishing the listing).
The photographs are an integral part of the description. The item will be packed with the utmost care and shipped with a trackable courier.
Up for auction is a magnificent and rare vintage doll produced in Italy in the 1960s by the renowned Ottolini C. manufactory, a piece of great charm for collectors of Italian antique dolls.
Object details:
Identification: On the back of the neck the factory mark is clearly visible, incised: "OTTOLINI C&. / MOD. DEP. / MADE IN ITALY".
Model "Sonia": The doll still wears her original identification pin with the name "Sonia" pinned to the lapel of the jacket.
Original Clothing: She wears a very elegant gray 60s-style suit, consisting of a jacket with a large asymmetrical button and wide lapels, a fitted knee-length skirt, completed by a slim brown belt at the waist. The look is finished with stylish black patent-leather shoes with heels.
Face and Hair: She has a beautiful face with period makeup (red lips and eyeshadow), large eyes, and thick blond hair.
Conditions:
As evidenced by the photographs, the doll presents itself in excellent cosmetic condition considering its age. The facial features are intact and the clothing shows no tears or obvious defects. (Note for the seller: add the exact height in centimeters before publishing the listing).
The photographs are an integral part of the description. The item will be packed with the utmost care and shipped with a trackable courier.
