#216

German Porcelain Gentleman Doll in Uniform with Sword
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$500
sold
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with pink-tinted complexion, sculpted short black hair in boyish style, with feathering detail, fully-sculpted ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, black single stroke brows, circle nostril accents, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare model with very fine painting of hair and features, wonderful antique costume of khaki-green wool with emblematic brass buttons, leather belt with attached miniature silver sword in scabbard.