Early German Bisque Glass-Eyed Lady with Original Body

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19" (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, very plump cheeks, delicate pale complexion, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, brunette human hair wig, original muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted pink lustre boots and tasseled-rim stockings, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: rarity factors include cobalt blue eyes, pink lustre boots, lovely delicate complexion, very fine sculpting of original arms and hands.