Large Early Papier Mache Shoulder Head Doll

Description:

Large Early Papier Mache Shoulder Head Doll, probably Germany, black painted eyes, closed mouth, black painted center-part hairstyle with curls close to head, exposed ears (some flaking, touch-up, yellowing to varnish finish, fine split at mold seam),cloth body, kid arms, original clothes, white cotton undergarments, maroon floral pattern on cream cotton, brown leather side lace-up boots, ht. 28 in.

Provenance: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, Connecticut.
Estimate $800-1,200

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