#285

German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Hair and Bodice
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$750
sold
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with oval face and elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair waved away from her face into arranged finger curls, black hair bow at the crown, fully sculpted pierced ears, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brown brows, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted bodice of chemise with details of gathering and trimmed with blue ribbons and bows, muslin body, bisque lower arms, painted boots, velvet dress. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: beautifully detailed hair in elaborate coiffure, fancy chemise.