142.
142. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll in Original Costume 9” (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings with blue rims, black one-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: piquant expression on the large all-bisque doll with wonderful antique costume of cream wool with lace overlay, undergarments, woven bonnet. $500/700
143. German Bisque Bust of Young Boy with Sculpted Fancy Hat 10” (25 cm.) The bisque bust on fancily decorated plinth depicts a solemn-faced young boy with brown sculpted hair beneath a flat-topped cap trimmed with feathered edging and tassels, and with downcast painted blue eyes, closed mouth with outlined lips, sculpted blue jacket with upturned scalloped edge collar and lavender tied neck scarf. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885, outstanding detail of costume modeling and decoration. $400/500
143.
83
