#283

Danish Porcelain Lady
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$1,600
sold
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Description
15" (38 cm). Pink tinted thick porcelain shoulderhead with cameo face,elongated throat,modeled bosom,very dark brown painted hair in center part with waves in front and over the ears forming into a coiled braid at back of head,with curls below both ears,painted beauty mark on right shoulder,painted blue eyes with red and black upper eyeliner,single stroke brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with primly set lips,early muslin stitch-jointed body,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent,few hair rubs,one hand worn. Marks: (three blue vertical lines inside shoulderplate). Comments: Royal Copenhagen,circa 1840. Value Points: regal presence of lady with elaborate coiffure,appealing small size,makerås mark.