#373

German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Hair Ribbons and Dresden Collar
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23" (58 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair waved away from face into rolled curls at back of head, ringlet curls at forehead, and black bow and interwoven ribbons, fancy blue and white glazed Dresden ruffled collar with bow, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, attributed to C.F. Kling, the same model was offered with un-decorated shoulderplate (see #374). Value Points: wonderful detail of sculpted hair and bodice, the model is rare to find.