#209

Neopolitan Earthenware Woman with Brown Flowing Hair
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$650
sold
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Sculpted earthenware shoulder head with brown sculpted hair in long loosely flowing curls,enamel eyes,tinted brows,closed mouth with enigmatic smile,blushed cheeks,hemp-wrapped body,earthenware hands and lower legs with expressive fingers and defined toes. Condition: very good,costume worn,baby finger missing. Comments: Neopolitan,early 1800s. Value Points: very fine detail of hair sculpting. Ex-collection Margaret Woodbury Strong,being sold to benefit the Strong's collection funds.