#37

Very Beautiful English Poured Wax Lady Doll with Original Fine Costume
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$2,400
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Description
25" (64 cm.) Poured wax shoulder head of adult lady with slender face and elongated strong throat,blue glass enamel eyes with deeply defined sockets,strong nose,closed mouth with primly-set lips,brunette inset mohair hair,softly-stuffed muslin body,poured wax lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent,old repair upper right leg. Comments: probably Pierotti,England,circa 1875,the doll bears a strong resemblance to France's Empress Eugenie who abdicated her throne in 1872,emigrating to London. Value Points: exquisite facial model with fine details of modeling,wearing fine original costume of bronze and aqua silk with extended train,undergarments,satin shoes,pearls,bonnet.