Two Early Grodnertal Dolls with Rare Hair Styles

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4 1/2" (11 cm.) and 7". Each is all-carved wood with one-piece head and torso,sculpted hair and painted facial features over ivory complexion,with pin and dowel jointing at shoulders,elbows,hips and knees,painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent,one foot front missing on each doll. Comments: Grodnertal,early-19th century. Value Points: the larger doll has especially notable shape of upper torso designed to accommodate fashions of its era,and rare carved topknot coiffure with defined side curls.