Rare German All-Bisque Doll Known as "French Wrestler" in Large Size

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10" (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, pronounced rose blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, peg-jointed bisque arms modeled with bent elbows and cupped hands, peg-jointed legs with very sturdy muscular legs, blushed knees, tiny ankles, painted white stockings with blue rims and high black lace heeled boots. Condition: faint hairline at back of head, left arm restored, tiniest eye rim flake. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare model especially in this larger size has compelling body modeling, beautiful facial painting.