#240

German Paper Mache Doll with Long Ringlet Curls
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$1,300
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head of adult lady with oval-shaped face and elongated throat,black sculpted hair drawn smoothly around the sides of her forehead,tucked behind her ears,and falling onto her shoulders in long ringlet curls,azure-blue upper glancing painted eyes,black upper eyeliner,single-stroke brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,old firmly-stuffed muslin body with wooden spatula-shaped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1850. Value Points: fine original condition and painting,rare coiffure,wearing antique muslin gown,undergarments,leather slippers.