#222

German Bisque Sculpted Hair Lady with Braided Coronet
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$700
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with blonde sculpted hair waved away from her face and surmounted by a very thick braided coronet,then forming into a nape-length thick loop held by a black barette,painted blue downcast eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,single stroke brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,sculpted pierced ears,old handmade clumsy muslin stitch-jointed body,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1880. Value Points: wonderfully arranged coiffure with little details such as tiny curls at center forehead.