#284

Early German Bisque Doll with Glass Eyes
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$800
sold
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Description
22" (56 cm). Solid domed untinted bisque shoulderhead, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, red eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, unpierced ears, brunette mohair wig, old muslin stitch- jointed body with leather forearms and hands, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare glass eyes on the early bisque doll.