Large 18th Century German Papier-Mache Doll with Articulated Wooden Body

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27" (69 cm.) Solid domed thick papier-mache shoulder head posed in a downcast demeanor,heavily-lidded enamel eyes,strong nose,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accented lips,feathered brows,very stylized original mohair wig. all-wooden body with shapely torso,dowel-jointing at shoulders,elbows,hips and knees,large separately-sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent,some fabric wear on skirt. Comments: Germany,late 18th century. Value Points: superbly sculpted and painted figure with fully-articulated wooden body,with original wig and original embroidered early silk gown,undergarments,wooden sandals with stack heels and leather straps. The doll was shown in the 1987 book Dolls,Toys and Childhood by Ruth and Robert Mathes,page 120.