#147

English Poured Wax Child in Original Costume
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$1,100
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20" (51 cm.) Poured wax shoulder head with rosy complexion,cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes,tinted facial features,downcast lips on closed mouth,brunette rooted hair,softly-stuffed muslin body,matching poured wax arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent,some fading of original costume. Comments: English,attributed to Montanari,circa 1865. Value Points: beautiful child with expressive features and realistic complexion,wearing original mauve gown with lace trim,with elaborate bonnet,watch,velvet beaded purse,undergarments,leather slippers.