$850
Sold
sold
Click image to enlarge
Description
24" (61 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with oval face,elongated throat,black sculpted
hair waved away from face into a loose braid that extends around the sides and back of
head,with long ringlet curls at the back,fully sculpted ears,pale blue upper glancing eyes,red and
black upper eyeliner,single stroke brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with
tiny lips,new muslin body and limbs,nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent,some paint
rubs on hair. Comments: Germany,circa 1875. Value Points: rare coiffure and unusual facial
painting.