#215

German Bisque Doll,1234,by Alt,Beck and Gottschalk with Rare Coiffe
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$1,000
sold
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head,blue glass inset eyes,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth,dimpled chin,original muslin commercial body,paper mache lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1234 Germany N. Dep. Comments: Alt,Beck and Gottschalk,circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with beautiful bisque and painting,closed mouth,near mint original body,and wearing detailed folklore costume with silk dress over very fine original undergarments comprising,chemise,dickie,pants,two half slips,and separate "pocket",along with embroidered tulle apron and shawl,black stockings,leather shoes,and four-layered rare coiffe comprising black fabric cap,white pique cap,lace ruffle and brass "helmet" which fits snugly to the head.