#128

German Bisque Portrait Lady with Sculpted Hair and Bodice
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$900
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Description

14" (36 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with blonde sculpted hair arranged with ringlet curls at the forehead and a braid wrapped chignon at the back, painted facial features, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, modeled bodice with defined tucks and buttons, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs with painted shoes and stocking tassels, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875, identical to #129 except size, hair and eye color. Value Points: elegant lady with intricately sculpted hair and bodice.