Rare Early 20th Century Antique AM 353.
Armand Marseille Oriental Character Baby Doll .
Circa 1913 Germany.
He has beautifully colored bisque with ethnic features.
Incised A M Germany 353 on the back of his neck.
Approx. 11 inches long.
Bisque dome headed doll with ethnic features.
Black painted hair, closed mouth.
Brown sleeping eyes.
When his eyes are closed you can see part of his original wax eyelids.
(See close-up photos).
Early 20th Century.
Five piece composition bent limb baby body, loosely strung, in aged, vintage condition.
It has not been restored by current owner and has scrapes and scratches.
Under armholes probably have been repaired (please see all the BIG close-up photographs for detailed condition).
His Chinese style suit was a recent handmade set and was not his original clothing.
It was pinned to fit so might need adjusting.
In the Cieslik book, German Doll Encyclopedia 1800-1939, Armand Marseille registered the oriental 353 head mold in 1913.Click on the links below for bigger photographs:
Big photo
Face close-up
Big photo seated
Full-length undressed
Back view
Full-length back view
Back of neck
Closed eyes, wax eyelids
Left profile eyes closed
Right profile eyes closed
Seated undressed
Seated undressed
Seated left
Back of neck
Back of legs
Two piece suit
Email Elfie (elfie@dollsville.com) with any questions if you are interested in this lovely antique doll.
11" Rare Armand Marseille AM 353 Oriental Bisque Character Baby Doll
