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Lot Number:
40
14" (36 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with oval slender face and elongated strong throat,black
sculpted hair forming into uniform ringlet curls over the ears,and a rolled chignon at the
back,slightly-tinted complexion,blue upper-glancing eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,black
single-stroke brows,aquiline nose with accented nostrils,closed mouth with tentative smile,early
stitch-jointed both body with kid arms,wearing fine early pale green silk gown with lace and
ribbon trim,gold brooch,undergarments,slippers. Condition: generally excellent,tiny repair at
front corner sew hole,few rubs on brows. Marks: (KPM blue stamp). Comments: KPM Berlin,circa
1850. Value Points: elegant lady with rare coiffure,the ringlet curled style more commonly found
without the back chignon,this being a rare variation. Ex-Margaret Hartshorn collection.

Realized Price:
$1,800
Presale Estimate:
2000/3000