#109

German Porcelain Peddler Lady with Rare Miniature Bone Utensils
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$2,600
sold
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with painted facial features,blue painted eyes,painted lashes and brows,closed mouth,blushed cheeks,brunette human hair wig,original French red muslin body,antique costume with early transfer-printed design on gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1870,for the French market. Value Points: the lady is preserved in her original costume,under glass dome,holding her paper mache tray of nearly 50 miniature carved bone dishes,toys,and accessories.