#60

Rare German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Brown Hair and Glass Eyes
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$800
sold
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Description
22" (56 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with pale bisque,oval face,elongated throat,sculpted brown hair in very full waves away from her face with a dainty row of tiny curls at center forehead and feathering around the sides of her face,sculpted holes at crown to allow attachment of coronet,fully-sculpted pierced ears,blue glass inset eyes,very thick black eyeliner,painted brows and lashes,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,muslin stitch-jointed body,leather arms,bronze silk gown with silk flower applique. Condition: generally excellent,body a bit worn. Comments: Germany,circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown color of hair,rare coiffure designed for coronet attachment,glass eyes,superb painting.