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An early 20th century Horsman 'Baby Butterfly' painted composition head doll, the painted
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An early 20th century Horsman 'Baby Butterfly' painted composition head doll, the painted composition head with painted features including black eyebrows, fine eyelashes, brown eyes and red lips, the Kimono with rectangular label 'TRADE "BABY BUTTERFLY" MARK, E.I. GORSMAN CO. NEW YORK, FIRST PRODUCED DEC 12, 1913', 33cm high This doll was based on the opera Madame Butterfly and was designed by a Japanese artist.
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An early 20th century Horsman 'Baby Butterfly' painted composition head doll, the painted composition head with painted features including black eyebrows, fine eyelashes, brown eyes and red lips, the Kimono with rectangular label 'TRADE "BABY BUTTERFLY" MARK, E.I. GORSMAN CO. NEW YORK, FIRST PRODUCED DEC 12, 1913', 33cm high This doll was based on the opera Madame Butterfly and was designed by a Japanese artist.
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Bamfords Auctioneers take great care to ensure that any statements as to attribution, age, date, origin, provenance and condition are reliable and accurate but it should be noted that all such statements are skilled opinions, if provenance (written or historical fact) cannot be produced. Please note, Bamfords Fine Art Auctioneers do not guarantee that condition reports, whether included in the catalogue, or given at a later time; cover all aspects of an item(s) condition. No guarantee or warranty is issued or given in anyway, either written or verbal and therefore refunds will not be issued on the basis of the Lot not being “in working order”, “incomplete”, or “not in original condition”.
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