#115

German Porcelain Lady Doll with Original Costume
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Description
24" (61 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with black sculpted hair arranged in center-parted style with loosely waved hair captured in a casual chignon and decorated at the back with modeled beading,large blue painted downcast eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,single-stroke brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,muslin stitch- jointed body,kid arms. Condition: generally excellent,few paint flakes on hair. Comments: Germany,circa 1870. Value Points: especially beautiful painting of eyes,fancy coiffure,and wearing original green taffeta gown with black velvet ribbon trim,undergarments,velvet cape,stockings,shoes.