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German Bisque Lady with Elaborately-Sculpted Bodice and Fancy Coiffure
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$650
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Description
26" (66 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with oval face and slightly-elongated throat,blonde sculpted hair arranged in an elaborate coiffure high on her head,with double-braided coronet above arranged loose curls,tiny spit curls at the forehead,fully-sculpted ears,painted blue upper glancing eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,brown painted lashes,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,sculpted fancy bodice with blue pendant necklace on painted velvet ribbon,defined lace and ruffles and painted pink ribbons and bows,newer muslin stitch-jointed body and limbs,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1875. Value Points: very fancy coiffure,sculpted ears,elaborately- sculpted bodice.