#151

German Bisque Sculpted Hair Lady with Rare Brown Hair and Fancy Bodice
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$850
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with oval face and elongated throat,brown sculpted hair waved back from face into a braid-circled chignon at the back of her head,cluster of tiny curls at the forehead,sculpted bow,painted blue downcast eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,single stroke brows,closed mouth with center accent line,sculpted bodice,muslin stitch- jointed body with bisque forearms,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include fancy coiffure details,brown hair,sculpted bodice with definition of tucks,embroidery and ruffles.