#217

German Porcelain Doll Known as "Grape Lady"
Live Auction

$1,700
sold
Description
21" (53 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with slender oval face and elongated throat,black sculpted hair captured beneath a sculpted snood with gilt decorated white frame and a cluster of grapes at the crown,painted blue eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,single strong brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,muslin stitch- jointed body with (new) porcelain limbs,lovely antique gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1870. Value Points: rare coiffure with fancily sculpted coiffe,demure yet elegant pose.