Large Early German Paper Mache Lady with Elaborate Side Curls

22" (56 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head of adult lady with oval shaped face,elongated throat and slightly modeled bosom,elaborately sculpted coiffure featuring 1 1/2" arranged poufs on either side of face,four tightly coiled rows of braids at the crown that loop over a sculpted comb and criss-cross at the back of the head,painted center-parted details at the forehead,painted facial features,large turquoise eyes,blushed cheeks,closed mouth,slender kid ÒmillinerÕs model" style body,wooden arms and legs,painted pale brown shoes. Condition: generally excellent,original hair and facial finish well preserved,possible early retouch on shoulder plate. Comments: Germany,circa 1830 Value Points: superb early model in rare large size with extraordinary coiffure,regal face,outstanding early hand-woven gown with delicate floral design.