Lanternier & Cie Petite Francaise Doll

Description

This is a beautiful example of an antique French bisque head doll. She is 18 inches tall and has a composition body. She was made by Lanternier & Cie a Porcelain factory in Limoges France.  The company was in business between 1915- 1924.  She has beautiful set blue/grey eyes with feather strokes both upper and lower lashes and brows. Her lips are red and her mouth is opened and she has a full row of white teeth. She is wearing her original human hair wig. 

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Marks

The head is marked as follows: 

Condition

The bisque head is perfect with no chips, cracks or repairs. The body is a more recent high quality replacement.  The body is a less common pre-teen / lady body style and suits her perfectly.  She has her original human hair wig.  She is wearing appropriate vintage cloths that could be original to her.  The dress has wonderful lace trim and is complemented with a simple slip and bloomers.  She is wearing a well made pair of replacement 3 buckle shoes and replacement socks. 

This is an antique doll that will have some wear and minor imperfections expected in an antique or vintage doll.  I make every effort to describe all significant flaws in my descriptions and show them in the pictures.  Please read the description fully and examine all the pictures to be sure you understand the condition of the doll.  The pictures can be enlarged to show the doll in great detail.  If you have any questions or would like any additional information on this doll feel free to email me and I will be glad to answer your question.  Email Me with questions

Availability: In Stock

Cost Price: $300.00 Shipping: $18.00Dollnum: #129

Terms and Shipping

The shipping charge includes packaging, insurance and tracking information.  Dolls over $500 will require a  signature when they are delivered. I sell and ship only to the continental US (no Alaska and Hawaii).  All shipments are by UPS and must be to an address (no P.O. boxes). 

All of my dolls are fully guaranteed to be as described on this page regarding condition, attribution and attire. If you purchase a doll from me and you feel the doll is not as represented on this page please contact me by phone, email or postmarked letter within three days of receiving the doll and I will gladly refund your full payment excluding shipping fees. To get a refund the doll must be returned in her original condition and wearing all garments and accessories. If you do not contact me within three days of receiving the doll, it is understood by both the buyer and the seller that the doll is acceptable and a return privilege is no longer available.

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