Papier-mache Doll with Rare Hairstyle

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Papier-mache Doll with Rare Hairstyle, Germany, c. 1850, papier-mache shoulder head, molded and painted features, blue painted eyes, closed mouth, very rare hairstyle with brown painted hair, large molded coiled braided bun, applied brown human hair front curls, milliner-type body with kid torso and carved wood limbs, yellow painted shoes, wearing a pink polished cotton dress with lace net overlay and silk ribbon trim, ht. 14 in., (excellent).
Estimate $1,500-2,000

Excellent.

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