#179

German Bisque Glass Eyes with Fancily Sculpted Hair and Bodice
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$700
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with untinted complexion, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted light grey hair waved from face into elaborate upswept coiffure and trimmed with pink beading, decorative comb and gilt-edged blue comb, pierced ears, painted and sculpted bodice with magenta-edged scalloped collar and bow, blue trimmed designs, muslin body, leather arms, lace gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with unusual untinted complexion, very rare coiffure and hair ornaments.