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Description
15" (38 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of adult lady
with sculpted oval face and elongated
throat,sculpted light brown hair,heavily-lidded
downcast eyes,painted brows,aquiline nose with
accent dots,closed mouth,defined throat
hollow,muslin stitch-jointed body,porcelain lower
arms with expressive fingers,painted shoe
ribbons,wearing antique silk gown. Condition:
generally excellent,one finger tip chipped.
Comments: from the series of artistic porcelain
dolls presented at the Bavarian Arts and Crafts
Institute,early 20th century,inspired by famous
master sculptures or paintings of the Renaissance
era. Value Points: superb artistry both in
sculpture and painting of features and complexion
on the rare doll.