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Description
27" (69 cm.) Of finely-grained hardwood, the mannequin figure has solid domed swivel head with carved definition of facial features, oval face and elongated figure of adult, defined musculature, ball-swivel waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees, defined sculpting of finger and toe nails. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, mid-1800s, the stylistic articulation of the mannequin inspired the wooden body of the Bru poupee which it closely copied. Value Points: fine quality wood accentuating the carving, original natural finish.