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Description
21" (53 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of Queen Elizabeth II at the time of her inauguration,has
sculpted short brown hair in wavy curls,partially sculpted ears,sculpted crown and
necklace,painted blue upper-glancing eyes,red and black eyeliner,painted lashes,lightly
feathered brows,strong nose,closed mouth with firmly set lips,muslin body,porcelain lower
limbs,painted silver heeled shoes,blue brocade gown. Condition: generally excellent,few
rhinestones missing in crown. Marks: MDT Elizabeth II 1952 (head) Martha D. Thompson
(body). Comments: portrait model of the young Queen of which the royal family noted there
was "no objection" but could not give official approval. Value Points: beautiful portrait with
superbly painted features,the sculpted and painted crown and necklace enhanced with
appliqued rhinestone "diamonds".