Vintage antique porcelain doll, floral dress, painted face, red hair

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Description

This antique doll, with its porcelain head and limbs, stands out for its delicately painted face, featuring large blue eyes, long eyelashes, and rosy cheeks. Its abundant, curly red hair is styled in two long braids, adding an authentic and neat touch to the overall look. The bust and arms are dressed in a light-colored, long-sleeved bodice, adorned with fine lace at the collar and cuffs, with a row of decorative buttons down the front.

The doll wears a floral-patterned dress, dominated by sage green and pink hues, embellished with white lace trim for a refined effect. The fabric features an antique rose print, typical of retro or 19th-century inspired styles. A wide lace-trimmed collar and a matching bow in the hair complete the outfit, giving the doll a rustic and romantic look. Underneath the dress, a petticoat and light-colored bloomer-style pants, also lace-trimmed, are visible, reinforcing the period character of the piece.

The visible legs are slightly articulated, dressed in textured stockings and white strap shoes, finely detailed on the surface. The entire ensemble is highlighted by a seated posture on dark wooden furniture, emphasizing the contrast between the doll's pastel colors and the antique furniture in the background.

The doll exhibits a glossy finish on the face, typical of porcelain dolls, and meticulous execution of details: eyelashes, painted eyebrows, rosy mouth with a slight smile. No markings or signatures are visible on the exposed part of the doll or its outfit.

Condition

Second-hand item sold as is. The doll appears to be in generally good visual condition, with no apparent chips or cracks on the visible porcelain parts. Some slight creasing of the fabric may be observed on the dress and sleeves. The colors of the clothes remain vibrant, and the hair retains its original volume.

Did you know? Porcelain dolls, popularized from the mid-19th century onwards, were originally luxury items reserved for the European aristocracy. Their manufacture required artisanal expertise, with each face being hand-painted for a unique rendering. Floral patterns on dresses were often inspired by Victorian-era upholstery fabrics.

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