#99

German Porcelain Gentleman Doll in Uniform with Sword
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$1,800
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with pink-tinted complexion,sculpted short black hair in boyish style,with feathering detail,fully-sculpted ears,painted blue eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,black single-stroke brows,circle nostril accents,closed mouth with center accent line,muslin stitch-jointed body,kid arms,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1875. Value Points: rare model with very fine painting of hair and features,wonderful antique costume of kahki-green wool with emblematic brass buttons,leather belt with attached miniature silver sword in scabbard,with tassel.