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Description
18" (46 cm.) All carved wood with unusual dowel-jointed swivel head,dark enamel inset
eyes,heavily-modeled eyelids,painted brows,eye shadow,nostrils,and lips which are slightly-
parted,remnants of original flax wig,wooden body with shapely torso,dowel-jointing at
shoulders,elbows,hips and knees with unusual attached balls at elbows and knees,carved
definition of fingers and toes. Condition: structurally excellent,finish on face and lower limbs has
been heavily repainted and is in need of restoration to the finish. Comments: 18th
century,probably southern Germany. Value Points: outstanding characterization of facial
modeling,enamel eyes,jointed neck,extra elbow and knee jointing,and with original silk costume.