Rare German Bisque Lady Doll,115,with Fancily Sculpted Hair and Bodice,by Kling

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25" (64 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with brown sculpted hair in long ringlet curls that tumble onto her shoulders in variation from one side to the other,waved away and above the sculpted pierced ears,and formed into an elaborate roll at the crown that is decorated with Dresden flowers and gilt-edged ribbon,blue glass inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,lightly-feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,dimpled chin,modeled bodice with gilt- edged collar,muslin stitch-jointed body,leather arms,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 115 10. Comments: Kling,circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair in unusual coiffure,Dresden hair ornaments,glass eyes,modeled bodice.