#113

Neopolitan Earthenware Doll with Elaborate Grey Hair
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20" (51 cm.) Earthenware shoulder head with highly characterized features and sculpted grey hair drawn loosely away from face into coiled chignon,inset enamel green/grey eyes,painted brows,nostrils,slightly-parted lips,hemp-wrapped body,earthenware lower limbs with very expressive fingers,sculpted bare feet with sandals,later appropriate silk costume. Condition: generally excellent,beautiful complexion and painting. Comments: Neopolitan,mid-19th century. Value Points: fine larger size,superb detail of sculpting allow expressive characterization.