#35

European Carved Wooden Doll with Elaborate Coiffure and Original Silk Costume
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$450
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Description
9 1/2" (24 cm.) Carved wooden head with angular shape,well-defined features,sculpted hair with long curls drawn into a double-looped chignon at the back crown and with long curls extending onto her shoulders,firmly-padded torso and upper limbs,carved wooden lower limbs with painted stockings and shoes. Condition: generally excellent,repair at right ankle. Comments: probably Germany or Austria,early 19th century. Value Points: artistically-sculpted lady wearing her original silk costume with detailed lace fichu and embroidered apron and matching cap.