#20

Extremely Rare German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Bonnet and Bellows Torso
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$1,200
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Description
6" (15 cm.) One-piece bisque head and upper torso,sculpted flat-top yellow bonnet with black edging and band decorated with a purple lustre feature,sculpted darkest-brown curly hair,painted blue eyes and facial features,muslin midriff enclosing (non-working) bellows,peg- jointed bisque arms,one-piece lower torso and plump legs with tiny ankles and feet,painted white socks with pink scallop trim,and purple lustre ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1875. Value Points: very rare doll whose features include unusual construction,sculpted fancy bonnet,fancy boots,dark brown hair.