#112

Rare and Exquisite German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Purple Lustre Coronet
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$1,300
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Pale bisque shoulder head of lady with oval face and elongated throat,sculpted blonde hair with formed curls framing her forehead,and her hair then casually drawn over her ears forming into elaborate rolls at the back,with sculpted coronet having purple lustre finish,sculpted earrings,painted black ribbons at the crown forming into streamers at the left side of her neck,painted brilliant blue eyes,thick dark upper eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,closed mouth with center accent line,muslin stitch-jointed body with sewn-on stockings,leather shoes,pretty antique gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1870. Value Points: very rare and beautiful lady whose rarity factors include fancily-decorated rare coiffure,sculpted earrings,painted eye lashes.