#223

French Paper Mache Lady in Original Nun's Habit
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$1,200
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with black painted pate, black enamel eyes, painted lashes and brows, pierced nostrils, slightly-parted lips with two square cut upper and one lower tooth, muslin shapely lady body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1840, attributed to Andreas Voit. Value Points: fine original finish with blushed cheeks, the doll is wearing her original nun's habit with coiffe, rosary, undergarments, woolen leggings, leather shoes.