#49

Very Beautiful English Poured Wax Doll with Rare Sleep Eyes
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$1,500
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Poured wax shoulder head with plump facial shape,blue glass enamel sleep eyes,outlined eyes and delicately feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth,tendril- attached mohair wig,softly-stuffed original muslin body,poured-wax arms and legs,bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: in the Montanari manner,circa 1880. Value Points: an especially beautiful model,having rare sleep eyes,original body and limbs,and superb original multi-layered costume and bonnet.