#78

German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Hair and Gold Bead Ornaments
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$1,900
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Description

20" (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with oval slender face and elongated throat, very white complexion, light brown sculpted hair loosely waved away from face into framed rolls of curls at the back of the head, and decorated with garlands of gold beads, painted bright blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blushed cheeks, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique silk gown with lace trim, undergarments, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, fancy coiffure, gold beaded trim.