#254

Bisque Lady with Sculpted Hair
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$1,150
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Description

24" (61 cm). Bisque shoulder head with elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair in very elaborate coiffure with triple rows of coiled braids atop the head and waved curls below, sculpted pierced ears, painted blue eyes with red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blushed cheeks, painted necklace, painted bodice with ruffled edge,(new) muslin stitch- jointed body and (new) bisque limbs, antique maroon woolen dress. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare model with outstanding and well detailed coiffure, modeled necklace and bodice.