#144

German Bisque Gentleman with Sculpted Short Black Hair
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$800
sold
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with plump face,pale complexion,black sculpted short hair in boyish style with feathering around the forehead,painted cobalt blue upper-glancing eyes,black upper eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,well-defined sculpted ears,original muslin body and bisque lower limbs,painted black heeled boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1875. Value Points: rare model with wonderful expression and finely painted features and hair,original body,blue silk gentleman's costume and top hat.