#126

Bisque Lady with Blonde Sculpted Hair
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$850
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25" (64 cm). Bisque shoulderhead portraying adult woman with blonde sculpted hair arranged into elaborate curls onto the top of head, short wavy bangs, black beads at crown of head, fully modeled pierced ears, modeled bodice with ruffled neckline, black necklace and gilt-edged black cross pendant, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque hands, nicely costumed in antique gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include elaborate coiffure enhanced by stippling around the face, beads, bodice and modeled necklace.