German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Brown Hair and Dresden Rose Hair Ornament

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23" (58 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with rounded face and slightly-elongated throat,sculpted brown hair with wavy curls across the forehead ornamented by one large Dresden rose and leaves,then drawn back in full and deeply comb-marked waves to form an elaborate arrangement at the back comprising unusual braids and clusters of curls,fully-sculpted pierced ears,cobalt blue glass inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,lightly-feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,sculpted bodice with Dresden ruffle and painted gold and blue design,old muslin stitch-jointed body,leather arms,lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors of the beautiful lady include glass eyes,brown hair,extraordinary coiffure,Dresden roses and very fancy bodice.