#160

German Porcelain Doll with Modelled Gilt Snood
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$850
sold
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Description
14" (35 cm). Porcelain shoulderhead with black painted hair in centerpart, waved into pageboy curls and held by painted gilt snood with large gilt bows at each side of face, painted blue eyes with red and black upper eyeliner, closed mouth with center line, muslin body with shapely torso, wooden lower limbs, painted blue shoes. CONDITION: Generally excellent. COMMENTS: Germany, circa 1870. VALUE POINTS: Beautifully preserved gold decorations of hair, original gown and undergarments.