#442

German Bisque Doll with Glass Eyes and Elaborately Sculpted Hair and Bodice by Kling
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$900
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque shoulder head tilted downward,sculpted blonde hair with arranged curls decorated with black feathered and ornamental comb,blue glass inset eyes,painted curly lashes,feathered brows,closed mouth with center accent line,pierced ears,modeled bodice with up-turned collar decorated with tiny blue and white beading and with Dresden flower and leaves,muslin body,lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent,some repaint to hair ornaments and bodice flower and leaves. Marks: 144 #10. Comments: Kling,circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include glas eyes,fancy bodice,hair ornaments and makers signature,and with very beautiful face and bisque.