German Bisque Glass-Eyed Lady Doll with Rare Sculpted Coiffure and Bodice

Lot Number: 
167
22" (56 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of lady with oval face and elongated throat, brown sculpted hair with arranged cluster of tiny ringlet curls at her forehead centered by a pink Dresden bow, hair then drawn back into arranged rolls at the back of head, sculpted pierced ears, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, sculpted bodice with Dresden ruffles and gold beading, new muslin stitch-jointed body and bisque lower limbs, painted boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, restoration to hair bow, Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, glass eyes, fancy sculpted bodice.
Realized Price: 
$800
Presale Estimate: 
1100/1400