#58

German All-Original Bisque Doll with Rare Body Style
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$2,800
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket,blue glass inset eyes with darker blue iris rims,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,un-pierced ears,blonde mohair curly wig,composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with neck dowel for attachment to head. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,attributed to Ernst Grossman,circa 1880. Value Points: rare doll with original rare body and body finish,beautiful gentle expression,lovely bisque,in virtually unplayed with condition and having superb original lace and muslin gown,undergarments,matching lace bonnet,booties.