Lot Number:
16
6"h.(15 cm.) Of fine white glazed porcelain,the
shoulder head portrays an adult woman with oval-
shaped face,strong elongated throat,defined
throat hollow,slightly modeled bosom,light brown
sculpted hair in center part arranged with four
horizontally arranged curls that loop in front of
each ear,allowing the back of ear lobe to peek
out at the sides of head,and looping into five
tightly coiled rows of braids at the back of the
head,lightly tinted facial complexion with
sculpted definition of eye sockets,aquiline
nose,expressive mouth,painted facial features.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (KPM blue
crossed swords symbol,inside head) 63 lll
(impressed inside head). Comments: Konigliche
Porzellanmanufaktur Meissen,KPM,their model
#63,1844. Value Points: very rare porcelain doll
head with superb artistry of painting and
sculpting.
Realized Price:
$6,200
Presale Estimate:
2500/3000