German Bisque Sculpted Hair Lady with Sculpted Bead Necklace

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20" (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with blonde sculpted hair arranged in graduated length finger curls at her forehead,sculpted pierced ears with hair tucked behind and held by three bands of black ribbons,blue painted downcast eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,single stroke brown brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,sculpted gilt bead necklace,muslin stitch-jointed body,bisque lower limbs,painted pink boots with black edging,silk costume. Condition: generally excellent,feet restored. Comments: Germany,circa 1880. Value Points: rarity factors include elaborate coiffure with black ribbons,pierced ears,gilt necklace.