#108

German Brown Bisque Portrait of Native American
Live Auction

$750
sold
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Description
17" (43 cm). Light brown bisque socket head portraying Native American, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, black brushstroked thick brows, accented nostrils of aquiline nose, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, black mohair wig, five piece brown paper mache body with painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 103. Comments: circa 1900. Value Points: in fine unplayed with condition, in larger-than-usual size, the doll wears all original flocked flannel costume with fringe trim.