#65

German Porcelain Lady with Wig and Superb Early Costume
Live Auction

$950
sold
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Solid domed porcelain shoulder head with black painted pate,painted blue upper glancing eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,single stroke brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accent line between the full lips,brunette human hair wig,firmly-stuffed commercial muslin body with carved wooden lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1855. Value Points: beautiful model with oval face and elongated throat,original wig and body,very fine original gown and kidskin slippers with silk bows.