#77

German Porcelain Gentleman with Sculpted Shirt
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$4,200
sold
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Description

17" (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with short black sculpted hair in side-parted fashion with highly poufed curls at crown and sides, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted bodice with defined shirt front and striped gold bow tie, muslin stitch-joined body, leather arms, wearing gentleman's suit. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare model with handsome expression, rare coiffure and sculpted shirt front and tie.