TWO ARMAND MARSEILLE NORTHERN EUROPEAN BISQUE DOLLS.
First example is a Floradora Mary Queen of Scots, featuring a bisque socket head attached to cloth body, fixed eyes, slightly open mouth with exposed upper teeth, elaborate dress with matching sequence crown, and yarn wig. Maker’s mark on reverse head. 19”H. Second example, likely depicting unknown Scottish female figure of importance, doll features sleep eyes, slightly ajar mouth exposing four individualized upper teeth, cloth body, tartan skirt and scarf, red jacket with matching hat, and butter colored yarn wig. Maker’s marks on reverse neck. 17.5”H.
Condition Report: First example, head attachment is weak causing poor neck posture. Second example, doll and outfit are in very good
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First example is a Floradora Mary Queen of Scots, featuring a bisque socket head attached to cloth body, fixed eyes, slightly open mouth with exposed upper teeth, elaborate dress with matching sequence crown, and yarn wig. Maker’s mark on reverse head. 19”H. Second example, likely depicting unknown Scottish female figure of importance, doll features sleep eyes, slightly ajar mouth exposing four individualized upper teeth, cloth body, tartan skirt and scarf, red jacket with matching hat, and butter colored yarn wig. Maker’s marks on reverse neck. 17.5”H.
Condition Report: First example, head attachment is weak causing poor neck posture. Second example, doll and outfit are in very good