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Lot Number:
8
24" (61 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head of adult
lady with oval face and elongated slender
throat,very slightly modeled bosom,black sculpted
hair in arranged curls at sides of
head,centerpart front,and drawn onto the crown
into tightly coiled double braids that encircle a
three-arch decorative comb or looped
curls,suggestion of ear modeling,painted facial
features,small turquoise eyes,slender kid
body,wooden lower arms and legs,painted green
shoes with tiny beaded white button dots.
Condition: good,back left corner of breastplate
reglued,spiderweb lines at neck and
breastplate,some body patching. Comments:
Germany,circa 1840. Value Points: large early
and very rare doll has fine original
patina,superb coiffure,and wears original
costume,the chemise hem faintly embroidered V1Met.

Realized Price:
$2,900
Presale Estimate:
1800/2200