GERMAN BISQUE HEAD DOLLS, LOT OF TWO, comprising an Armand Marseille example with socket head, reverse impressed "1894 / AM3DEP / Made in Germany", brown glass sleep eyes with painted eyebrows and lashes, open mouth with exposed teeth, light red wig, jointed composition body; and a partially disassembled example, socket head with reverse impressed "W & Co / 121 /19/0", brown glass fixed eyes with painted eyebrows and lashes, closed mouth, jointed composition body, fitted in vintage clothing comprising a dress and undergarments. Late 19th/first quarter 20th century. 6 3/4" and 17 3/4" HOA.
Marseille example in very good condition, expected wear to composition, roughness to finger and toe tips, wig with hair losses. Remaining example with light wear to head and heavy wear to composition, clothing with wear.
Provenance: Property deaccessioned from a Virginia institution to benefit the collections and conservation funds._x000D_
AM example descended in the William Randolph Hearst family until 1975.

Marseille example in very good condition, expected wear to composition, roughness to finger and toe tips, wig with hair losses. Remaining example with light wear to head and heavy wear to composition, clothing with wear.