#261

German Paper Mache Lady in Wonderful Antique Costume
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$600
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13" (33 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with solid dome having painted black pate and cut slit for wig,heart-shaped face,painted turquoise eyes,black upper eyeliner,single-stroke brows,aquiline nose with accented nostrils,closed mouth with peaceful smile,brunette human hair wig,muslin slender body with wooden lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1850. Value Points: especially beautiful face with original painting,wearing fine antique costume.