#90.1

Rare German Bisque Fashion Lady Attributed to Galluba and Hoffman
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$1,400
sold
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Description
11" (28 cm.) (including original base). Solid domed bisque shoulder head with heart-shaped face,elongated throat,very full bosom styled for 1915-era costume,original cotton fluff wig with green ribbon,painted features on the downcast face,blue eyes,dramatic eye decoration,closed smiling mouth with defined teeth,all-bisque arms string-attached to shoulders,original wrapped armature torso and upper legs,bisque lower legs with blue stockings and brown heeled shoes,kidskin chemise dress with beaded sash. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5843 Germany (shoulder plate and arms). Comments: attributed to Galluba and Hoffman,circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful highly-stylized lady with uniquely-shaped bosom,and posed on original base that is screw-attached to one foot.