#121

Rare German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Hair and Blue Hair Bows
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18" (46 cm.) Pale bisque shoulder head of adult lady with oval face and elongated throat,blonde sculpted hair waved away from her face and captured into a sculpted snood that is framed by a black hair band accented by two very large blue hair bows,painted cobalt blue eyes to match the bows,black and red upper eyeliner,single stroke brows,aquiline nose,closed mouth with prim lips,muslin stitch-jointed body,bisque lower limbs,painted black ankle boots with tiny heels,nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with beautiful painting accented by bright blue hair bows and eyes.