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BEAUTIFUL 18.5" FRENCH FASHION..PROB. BARROIS..CHARMING
Unmarked Early French Fashion with a serene, full face
| Start Price |
USD 2,950.00 |
| Current Price |
USD 2,950.00 |
| Time Left |
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| Bid Count |
0 |
| Buy It Now Price |
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| Reserve Price |
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| Start Time |
Friday, October 10, 2008 |
| End Time |
Monday, October 20, 2008 |
| Location |
AMERICA'S HEARTLAND |
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Description
THIS IS A WONDERFUL UNMARKED FRENCH FASHION. SHE WAS PURCHASED FROM A WELL KNOWN DEALER AS PROBABLY BEING BARROIS (PARIS, CIRCA 1862-1877). SHE CERTAINLY HAS THAT LOOK! SHE HAS A GREAT FULL FACE WITH VERY DEEP MODELING AND A WONDERFUL CLEFT IN HER CHIN. HER ALMOND SHAPED PAPERWEIGHT EYES ARE A DEEP COBALT BLUE COLOR WITH DARK LINING AND LASHES. SHE HAS MULTI STROKED BROWS AND A BEAUTIFUL OUTLINED MOUTH WITH A DARK ACCENT LINE BETWEEN THE LIPS. SHE HAS PIERCED INTO THE HEAD EARS WITH VERY OLD PEARL AND GOLD BEAD EARRINGS. SHE WEARS A MATCHING VERY OLD PEARL NECKLACE. HER ORIGINAL CORK PATE IS TAPED ON. HER HEAD AND SHOULDERPLATE ARE WONDERFUL WITH BEAUTIFUL COLORING (ONE TINY RUB ON HER RT. CHEEK) AND VERY ARTISTIC PAINTING. SHE IS FREE OF ANY CHIPS, CRACKS, OR REPAIRS. HER WIG IS AN OLDER MOHAIR REPLACEMENT THAT SUITS HER WELL! IT'S CLEAN AND SOFT....I THINK A FORMER OWNER PULLED SOME OF THE HAIR BACK AND BRAIDED IT AT THE TOP OF HER HEAD. HER KID GUSSETED BODY SHOWS SOME AGE WEAR, BUT IS SOLID WITH A FEW PATCHES AT THE GUSSETS AT THE HIPS AND KNEES. SHE HAS WONDERFUL SEPARATED FINGERS (SOME SEAMS SPLITS) AND A TINY 'WASP' WAIST. I HAVEN'T REMOVED HER SHOES AND SOCKS (ORIG ?) OR HER PANTALOONS....DON'T WANT TO CAUSE ANY DAMAGE. I FEEL HER PANTALOONS AND SLIP ARE PROBABLY ORIGINAL ALSO. THE BOOTS ARE OLD...MADE OF FABRIC WITH HEELS. THE BUTTONS ARE MISSING. HER CLOTHING CONSISTS OF A GREAT OLD DARK GREEN SKIRT MADE OF A CORDED FABRIC WITH BLACK BRAID TRIM. IT IS LONGER IN BACK AND LARGE FOR HER AROUND THE WAIST. I'VE HAD IT PINNED AND IT WORKS WELL FOR HER. SHE ALSO WEARS AN ANTIQUE CREAM COLORED SHIRT AND BLACK VELVET JACKET. THE JACKET IS QUITE ELABORATE WITH BLACK JET BEAD TRIM AROUND ALL THE EDGES AND ARMHOLES, AND ANTIQUE BLACK LACE. HER CLOTHES ARE IN WONDERFUL CONDITION WITH NO DAMAGE OR HOLES....JUST MILD AGE WEAR. HER BLACK HAT APPEARS TO BE FACTORY MADE WITH THE GREEN FEATHERS ADDED AT SOME POINT (THEY ARE QUITE LOOSE AND COULD BE REPLACED). THIS IS A WONDERFUL DOLL AND SO PRETTY!! PLEASE ENLARGE AND LOOK AT ALL THE PICTURES AND EMAIL WITH ANY QUESTIONS. I WILL PACK HER SECURELY AND FIGURE SHIPPING AT THE END OF THE AUCTION. THE CALCULATOR ON THE LISTING IS RARELY CORRECT AND WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO CHANGE THE $36 SHOWN!!! I CHARGE ACTUAL SHIPPING WITH NO HANDLING FEES, AND ESTIMATE THAT SHE SHOULD SHIP WITHIN THE LOWER 48 STATES FOR ABOUT $18 PLUS THE COST OF INSURANCE. INSURANCE IS REQUIRED. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE READ: I AM HAPPY TO SHIP INTERNATIONALLY, BUT CAN ONLY ACCEPT PAYPAL. CUSTOMS FORMS WILL BE MADE OUT WITH THE FULL SELLING PRICE QUOTED, AND THE ITEM SHIPPED AS 'MERCHANDISE'. PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR EXCEPTIONS!!! THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING. PLEASE EMAIL WITH ANY QUESTIONS. THANKS FOR LOOKING, AND GOOD LUCK IF YOU DECIDE TO BID!!
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