#32

Superb German Porcelain Lady Doll by Dressel and Kister
Live Auction

$2,000
sold
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of adult lady,her head turned to the side and cast downward,having sculpted hair in shaded light brown color with captured topknot and flowing curls at the forehead,fully-sculpted ears,aquiline nose with accented nostrils,painted brown down-glancing eyes,encircling eye liner in shades of black,brown and red,closed mouth with tiny defined teeth between the lips,slightly-modeled bosom,muslin stitch-jointed body,glazed bisque lower legs with painted ankle boots,porcelain lower arms with elegantly- posed fingers,fine antique silk and lace gown. Condition: generally excellent,two thumb tips chipped. Marks: (D&K blue stamp inside the shoulder plate). Comments: Dressel and Kister,circa 1900. Value Points: very rare doll especially in this larger size,with superb detail of sculpting and painting.