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Lot Number:
9
27" (69 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head of adult
lady with slightly rounded elongated face,thick
elongated throat,modeled bosom,sculpted
ears,black sculpted hair with five rows of
horizontal curls above each ear,centered by seven
rows of curls at the crown,captured at their base
by a tightly coiled braid,painted facial
features,unusual shaded upper glancing
eyes,closed mouth with accented lips,slender kid
lady body with wooden arms and legs,painted
orange shoes with definition of shoe-lacing.
Condition: original finish well preserved with
slight facial rubs,spiderweb lines on breast
plate. Comments: Germany,circa 1845. Value
Points: rare large size with beautiful detail of
rare coiffure,original finish with detailed
painting,original costume,fancy shoes.

Realized Price:
$3,600
Presale Estimate:
2200/2500