#289

Bisque Man with Sculpted Brown Hair
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$1,750
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Description
23" (56 cm). Bisque shoulderhead with brown sculpted hair arranged in horizontal curls at forehead and sides of head,painted blue eyes with black eyeliner,arched feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accent line between the lips,modeled bodice with collar and bow tie,old muslin stitch-jointed body with leather arms,antique gentlemanås suit of silk and velvet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1875. Value Points: excellent definition of sculpting and painting,antique body,wonderful costume.