#132

Beautiful German Bisque Lady Doll with Unusual Painted Yellow Bisque Pate
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$2,200
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head with very pale complexion and plump facial features, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, closed mouth with outlined lips, accented nostrils, unpierced ears, early brunette mohair wig over painted yellow pate, original muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque arms to above the elbows, curled fingers, bisque lower legs with painted purple lustre boots and purple tassel stocking rims, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare model with beautiful bisque, unusual pate, original body with fancy boots.