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Early German Papier-Mache Lady with Chignon and Original Costume
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$850
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Description
9" (23 cm.) Papier-mache shoulder head with black sculpted hair waved smoothly over her ears and captured in a braided chignon at the back,painted facial features,large dark blue eyes,painted eyeliner and one-stroke brows,closed mouth with center accent line,slender kid body with wooden lower limbs,blue paper bands at junction of kid and wood,painted dark blue flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1840. Value Points: beautifully-preserved original condition,rare coiffure,wearing original multi-layered costume and bonnet.