#178

Two German Bisque Doll Heads with Variations of Style
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$400
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7" (18 cm.) Each is bisque shoulderhead with sculpted hair having center part and hair waved away from face into short pageboy style at the back,sculpted ears,painted blue eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,single stroke brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth,sculpted collar,ruffled bodice and white bow tie with blue and gilt accents. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1870. Value Points: the identical model in different sizes,with variation in hair color and also in depth of sculpting,the larger model with more clearly-defined waves in hair.