#251

German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Shirt and Boyish Hair
Live Auction

$550
sold
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Description
21" (53 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with very pale bisque,blonde sculpted hair waved away from face in casual manner,sculpted ears,painted bright blue eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,single- stroke brows,closed mouth,blushed cheeks,sculpted white shirt and collar with gilt accents and blue striped tie,muslin stitch- jointed body with sculpted hands,sewn-on high leather boots with tassel trim,antique body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1875. Value Points: rare very pale blonde hair,sculpted bodice,rare original body.