#143

Large German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Hair and Bodice,and Glass Eyes
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$850
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Description
25" (64 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with elongated throat,blonde sculpted hair with elaborately-arranged casual curls,sculpted pierced ears,blue glass inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,sculpted bodice with ruffled detail at throat and decorative blue bow,muslin stitch-jointed body,kid arms,stitched-on stockings and shoes,nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include fancy coiffure,sculpted bodice,glass eyes.