$31,000
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Description
19" (48 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and
torso with shapely torso,large enamel inset
eyes,painted complexion and features,dot-fringed
lashes and brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth
with extended center line,blonde mohair wig,cloth
upper arms,wooden lower arms and
hands,dowel-jointing at hips and knees. Condition:
generally excellent,some possible light touch-up.
Comments: English,mid/late 1700s. Value Points:
very compelling large eyes,wonderful early costume
including vest with gold metallic
embroidery,embroidered silk jacket,pants,wonderful
kidskin shoes,hat,and carrying wooden walking
stick with mother-of-pearl handle.