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Description
9 1/2" (24 cm.) Bisque shoulder head depicting an elderly gentleman with distinguished
presence,sculpted hair and thick brows,strong nose,painted blue eyes,closed mouth in solemn
expression,and having deeply-sculpted age lines and furrows,on original muslin body,bisque
lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1890. Value Points:
outstanding sculpture of face enhanced by superb original costume of red and black wool and
gilt paper edging,helmet,shield and sword.