#366

Extraordinary Grand-Sized German Porcelain Half Doll "The Red-Haired Lady"
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$4,000
sold
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Description
9 1/2" (24 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of lady posed with her head turned sharply to the side and upward,her arms posed modestly in front of bosom,sculpted red hair in elaborate curls that fall onto her shoulders,pink-tinted complexion overall,painted brown sideglancing eyes with smoky eye shadow and rich eye liners,feathered brows,closed mouth with row of beaded teeth. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1920,the highly-stylized model is superbly designed and decorated,the rare large size allowing beautiful artistry of sculpting.