#131

Bisque Lady with Brown Sculpted Hair
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$1,600
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Description

23" (58 cm). Bisque shoulderhead of adult woman with oval face, brown sculpted hair arranged in centerpart with hair waved onto forehead and behind ears, a cluster of rolled curls at the crown and nape, and cascading finger curls at the back of the head, painted blue eyes with white eye dots, red and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, modeled bodice with rose-striped ribbon at the collar and a dotted and gilt-edged blue neckline, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, well costumed in antique gown, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, fancy coiffure, fancy collar and bodice, fine larger size.