$1,998
Early Papier-mache Shoulder Head Doll with Unusual Hair Style, Germany, c. 1830s, dark blue painted eyes, heart-shaped face, black center-part hair falling on sides and pulled up and back to molded comb and braid (cracking along mold line, some old touch up), shapely homemade cloth body with separate rolled cloth long fingers, made-on black boots, white undergarments, tan and gold silk dress (frail), ht. 19 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2003-04-12