Very Rare German Paper Mache Lady in Wonderfully Preserved State by Dressel

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19" (48 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head of adult lady with slender face and elongated throat, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, aquiline nose with nostril accents, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, muslin body, paper mache lower arms and legs, painted tan boots with detailed buttons. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Dressel, circa 1890. Value Points: rare doll with beautiful original painting and complexion, original wig, body, muslin chemise, rare painted boots.