#292

German Wax-Over-Papier-Mache Fashionable Lady with Sculpted Bodice
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$1,300
sold
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Wax-over-papier-mache shoulder head of adult lady with oval shaped head and elongated throat,the head turned slightly to the side,sculpted and painted chemise bodice,painted blue downcast eyes,dark eyeliner,feathered brows,closed mouth with center accent line,commercial muslin stitch-jointed body with shapely torso,kid arms with gusset- jointing,stitched and separated fingers,original brunette mohair wig in elaborate coiffure,lovely silk costume,undergarments,leather boots. Condition: very good,surface dust on face and hair. Comments: Germany,circa 1875,probably Dressel. Value Points: rare sculpted and painted bodice.