A. Marque

SOLD

Emily Hart, Grandmaster of Dollmaking Presents:

Antique Reproduction doll marked A. Marque originally made by in France approximately 1915 by the SFBJ Company. These antique dolls are among the very rare and sought after Worldwide. Records show that Albert Marque dolls have now sold in excess of $250,000.00 in U.S. Funds at auction.

You just can’t get better than this.

The A. Marque dolls are very unique in that the heads were made from a four piece mold.

Marque dolls are known for their extreme beauty and here faithfully reproduced by the skilled hands of Emily Hart, known Worldwide for her fine attention to detail in both painting and costuming... Emily has won over 50 International awards, many Best of Show Rosettes, for her porcelain dolls and costumes and holds Canada's Top Award for Antique Reproduction doll making in the Professional Category.

Features are:

Finest porcelain head poured in “Lady White” porcelain with many layers of China paint meticulously applied and firings in between.

Very fine painting done in 2012...

Fine quality Australian mohair wig with center part, bangs and soft curls in Honey Blonde color... this wig was custom made for Emily Hart dolls

Finest Hand blown solid glass paperweight eyes by Hand Glass Craft of England in Extra Light Blue color.

The ears are pierced and she wears earrings and matching necklace of genuine Swarovski crystals.

Her body is an authentic composition A. Marque body hand made by Jim Vickerman of Joyce’s compo bodies. Please note: her lower arms are porcelain made by Emily Hart

Very few Antiques are known to exist and very few reproductions would be found made in this authentic way.

This extraordinary costume from Mary Lambeth made with Vintage fabrics and with silk velvet. The original jacket was transformed into a waistcoat by Emily and the entire costume that came undecorated, was completely adorned by Emily with custom made Antique style ribbon flowers and rare vintage Metallic trim, as well as the Ivory Vintage corded trim that dates from the 1800’s.

Formerly, I had this doll listed with same costume in full length. I have shortened the dress and petticoat and made a fabulous overlay of Genuine Antique lace.

Undergarments are bloomers and half slip in 100% cotton.

Silk/rayon hand knitted socks and silk shoes in the French style complete this lovely doll.

She stands 18.5 inches tall excluding the bonnet.