#35

Rare German Bisque Lady with Fancy Bonnet
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$4,400
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Description
15" (38 cm). Bisque shoulderhead with elongated throat, cornflower blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, modeled yellow bonnet in straw design decorated with wrapped ribbon and tri-color feathers, brown hair waved away from face, modeled and pierced ears, modeled fancy bodice with Dresden style ruffled edging and painted lace design, muslin body, cinched waist, bisque lower limbs, painted boots, lace and satin gown. Condition: generally excellent, little chip on boot toes. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare modeled bonnet lady with glass eyes, pierced ears and fancy bodice.