#133

German Bisque Boy with Sculpted Hair
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$900
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20" (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with very plump facial modeling, blonde sculpted hair in short boyish fashion with swirled curl at the forehead, painted blue eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique costume comprising cotton shirt, velvet pants, leather shoes, undergarments, belt. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: hard to find model with wonderful detail of sculpting and enhancing decorative glaze on hair.