#292

Very Dear Petite German Bisque Child with Pincushion Dress Attributed to Kling
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$750
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted black ankle boots with high lacing. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880, attributed to Kling. Value Points: pristine condition of the gentle-faced doll, with original body and distinctive Kling bisque limbs, original wig, and wearing original cashmere flannel dress designed to be used as a pincushion (although never used in that manner, and woven bonnet.