De****is
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$850
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- Estimate
- $800 / $1,100
Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the solemn lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig, composition shoulderplate and original muslin stitch-jointed torso, composition and wooden jointed arms, composition lower legs, painted black heels. Condition: generally excellent, finish on arms lightly retouched. Marks: 133. Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely bisque complemented by gentle expression, original body and lace and silk costume, pencil inscribed on the torso "Dec 25, 1877".