#325

German Bisque Lady with Brown Sculpted Hair and Sculpted Bodice
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$400
sold
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with very pale complexion, brown sculpted hair in cluster of ringlet curls at forehead and rolled into a braid-encircled chignon at the back, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted bodice, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair in fancy coiffure, sculpted bodice, and having lovely antique costume.