#86

German Bisque Wide-Eyed Lady with Closed Mouth
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Description
14 1/2" (37 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head with plump cheeks, very large blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette mohair wig, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque forearms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed lady with lovely bisque, sturdy body.