#241

German Paper Mache Doll with Rare Brown Eyes
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$750
sold
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head,oval-shaped face,strong elongated throat,black sculpted hair drawn smoothly away from face and formed into long ringlet curls at the back of her head,defined eye sockets with brown painted eyes,black upper eyeliner,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,slender body with wooden lower limbs,cotton gown in the antique style,antique undergarments. Condition; generally excellent,craquelure on shoulder plate. Comments: Germany,circa 1859. Value Points: fine original facial finish is well-preserved,rare brown eyes.