#88

German Bisque Fashion Lady with Swivel Head
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$850
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Description
16" (40 cm). Solid domed porcelain swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, painted facial features, blue shaded eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, brunette human hair, old muslin stitch-jointed body with porcelain limbs, painted orange boots, antique sil gown with fringed detail. Condition: reglue to small corner of back shoulderplate, otherwise excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare swivel head construction on the early porcelain doll.