Very Fine German Porcelain Lady by KPM Meissen

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17" (43 cm.) Lightly tinted porcelain shoulder head with oval-shaped face and elongated slender throat,sculpted hair in unusual shade of midnight-brown/black that is arranged with a center- part and looped softly over her ears to form into a tightly braided chignon at the back of her head,painted small blue eyes with prominent black pupils,red and black upper eyeliner,single- stroked brows,aquiline nose with circle accents,closed mouth with accent line between the pale lips,newer muslin stitch-jointed body and porcelain limbs,beautifully costumed in ice-blue silk gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (blue crossed swords). Comments: KPM Meissen,circa 1850. Value Points: exceptional sculpting creates a compelling presence,enhanced by finest creamy porcelain and painting.