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Description
31" (79 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with
oval-shaped face and elongated throat,black enamel
inset eyes,black painted pate,delicately-painted
lashes and brows,pierced nostrils,closed mouth,kid
body with shapely torso and legs,stitched and
separated fingers. Condition: generally
excellent,original finish is well-preserved with
some typical small rubs. Comments: French,circa
1840,the Andreas Voit model with refined and
stately presence. Value Points: rare grand-size
model with original finish,original body,and
wearing a superb original muslin gown with
interwoven design and blue silk
ribbons,undergarments,blouse,and slippers.