#109

Rare German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Bow-Trimmed Green Head Scarf
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$3,600
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque shoulder head depicting an adult lady with slender facial shape,sculpted dark-green head scarf that encloses her hair excepting brown sculpted curls at the forehead,the scarf is decorated with brown edging,and falls onto her shoulders in a cape-like fashion,with sculpted green bows extending down the back,painted small downcast eyes,black and brown upper eyeliner,single-stroke brows,aquiline nose,closed mouth with solemn-shaped lips,defined chin,muslin stitch-jointed body,bisque lower limbs,painted black flat shoes,wearing antique green silk gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1870. Value Points: very rare model with exquisite detail of facial modeling,rare dark brown hair and sculpted head wrap.