#208

French Papier-Mache Lady Doll with Original Danish Costume
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$1,500
sold
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Solid domed papier-mache shoulder head with oval face and elongated throat,black painted pate,painted blue eyes,black upper eyeliner,single stroke brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,pink kid poupee body with shapely straight limbs,shapely waist. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Andrea Voit,for the French market,circa 1850. Value Points: especially beautiful face with original finish,firm original body,wearing fine original Danish folklore costume with silk ribbons,embroidery,jewelry,gown,apron,undergarments,leather shoes,wonderful original coiffe.