#50

German Porcelain Doll, 189, by Kling
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$725
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Description
20" (51 cm). Porcelain shoulderhead with light pink tinted complexion, dark blonde sculpted hair in tousled short curls, painted blue shaded eyes, black pupils, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brown brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain arms and legs, painted brown shoes and brown stocking ties, nicely costumed in (new) sailor suit. Condition: generally excellent, few finger tips chipped. Marks: 189 7. Comments: Kling, circa 1885. Value Points: unusual hair color on the early signed doll.