Rare Neopolitan Carved Wooden Doll with Articulated Limbs

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14" (36 cm.) Carved wooden head and torso with shapely womanly figure, head turned to the right in realistic manner, carved brown hair with striated details, encircled by a carved turban, brown enamel eyes, well detailed facial features, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows and hips, painted red stockings and black shoes with buckles. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: early 19th century. Value Points: outstanding carving and original painted finish, unusual body articulation, original elaborate costume.