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antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, attributed to C.F. Kling, the same model was offered with fancily decorated shoulderplate (see #373). Value Points: well-detailed sculpting of hair and hair ribbons. $400/600

375. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Cap and Cameo 21” (53 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of lady with oval face and strong throat, blonde sculpted curly hair beneath a blue ruffled cap with defined lace ruffles at the back,

373. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Hair Ribbons and Dresden Collar 23” (58 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair waved away from face into rolled curls at back of head, ringlet curls at forehead, and black bow and interwoven ribbons, fancy blue and white glazed Dresden ruffled collar with bow, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, attributed to C.F. Kling, the same model was offered with un-decorated shoulderplate (see #374). Value Points: wonderful detail of sculpted hair and bodice, the model is rare to find. $600/800

374. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Black Hair Ribbons and Bow 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair waved away from face into rolled curls at back of head, ringlet curls at forehead, and black bow and interwoven ribbons, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms,

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