#172

Rare German Brown-Haired Porcelain Lady with Snood and Pink Hair Bows
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$1,050
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulder head, brown sculpted hair drawn away from face and captured in a deeply sculpted black snood decorated with black band and large pink bows, painted facial features, blue eyes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, old muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, fingers restored on left hand. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: elaborate coiffure and hair ornaments accent the rare brown hair color.