#64

Very Beautiful and Rare German Bisque Portrait Lady by Bawo and Dotter
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$7,750
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with slender facial modeling and elongated throat,brown glass enamel inset eyes,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,slender nose shape,closed mouth with full lips,accent line between the lips,brunette mohair wig,muslin stitch-jointed body,leather arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 215 B&D Ltd. Germany. Comments: Bawo and Dotter,circa 1900,from their very rare series of bisque art-portrait dolls. Value Points: the rarity of the doll is rivaled by her exquisite serene presence,loveliest bisque and painting,original body,detailed antique costume.