#142

German Bisque Lady with Fancy Hair and Sculpted Bodice with Black Cross Necklace
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$400
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23" (58 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with elaborately sculpted blonde hair having a crown of arranged curls held by a row of black sculpted beads,delicately curled bangs and ringlet curls at the back of her head,fully sculpted pierced ears,painted blue downcast eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,single-stroke brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,sculpted bodice with ruffled collar,magenta striping and a black cross necklace edged in gilt,early kid stitch-jointed body with stitched and separated fingers,lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1870. Value Points: regal presence enhanced by luxury decorations on hair and bodice.