#411

German Porcelain Lady Doll with Gentle Presence
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$750
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with slightly modeled bosom, black sculpted hair waved softly around her face and captured in a double looped chignon at the back, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain arms, antique costume and jewelry. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: well-modeled hair is enhanced by feathered painting around the edges of forehead.