#37

German Bisque Lady with Blonde Sculpted Hair
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$750
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Description
19" (48 cm). Bisque shoulderhead with very pale bisque, oval facial shape, elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair piled into elaborate rolls that extend across the forehead and down the back of head, held by blue painted headband, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, handmade leather body with simple stitch-jointing, peach silk gown with lacing and applique. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: elaborate coiffure, regal pose, excellent quality of bisque.