#318

German Bisque Fashion Lady in Elegant Presentation Frame
Live Auction

$1,000
sold
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Description
14" (36 cm.) doll. 5" all-bisque doll,22" x 10" case. A bisque swivel-head doll on bisque shoulder plate,has pale complexion,cobalt blue glass enamel eyes,painted features,closed mouth,blonde mohair wig,kid gusset-jointed body and bisque forearms,elegantly costumed in antique fabrics,and antique leather boots; she holds an all-bisque doll with cobalt blue eyes,jointed limbs and painted rose stockings and one-strap shoes,and the two dolls are presented on a blue velvet backing encircled by an elaborate gilt frame,all enclosed within a wooden shadow-box with glass front. Condition: generally excellent,note that the dolls appear perfect but have not been removed from their case and are sold as presented. Comments: Germany,circa 1880. Value Points: very elegant and elaborate presentation with imaginative details and two very beautiful dolls.