#152

German Bisque Lady Doll with Rare Coiffure and Richly Decorated Bisque Bodice
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with sculpted light brown hair waved away from face and captured in loosely coiled curls at the back held by a gilt-edged blue hair band,painted blue eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,single stroke brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,pierced ears,sculpted-bisque ruffled rose ribbon on bodice with gilt beading,painted purple designed to simulate embroidery,muslin body,bisque lower arms,good antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1865. Value Points: very rare and luxurious model whose rare features include brown hair,rare coiffure,fancy hair ornaments,fancy bodice.