German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Rose and Bodice

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14" (36 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with slender oval face,elongated throat,blonde sculpted hair waved away from her face and captured with grand-sized looping curls at the sides and a loosely woven chignon at the back captured by a large sculpted barette; a bisque rose and leaves decorate the center crown. She has painted bright blue eyes,with black eyeliner,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth,pierced ears,and a sculpted bodice with defined tucks and a blue decorative bow,muslin body with bisque forearms,fancily painted purple boots. Condition: generally excellent,left bisque leg restored. Marks: 5. Comments: attributed to Conta and Bohme,circa 1875. Value Points: rare hair ornaments,sculpted bodice,and wearing very fine original gown with applique paper stars.