172. French Paper-Mache Lady Doll by Voit with Very Rare Blue Glass Eyes in Grand Size 32" (81 cm.) Solid-domed paper-mache shoulder head with black painted pate, oval face, strong elongated throat, heavily-modeled eyelids, lightly-painted lashes and brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with accented lips, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, kid poupee body with one-piece shapely torso and legs, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, fine original complexion with slight rub on left cheeks, some body mends. Comments: attributed to Andreas Voit, circa 1840, for the French market, the doll is featured in German Paper-Mache Dolls, 1760-1860 by Grafnitz, page 99, with the notation "very rare blue eyes". Value Points: grand size, blue glass eyes, and superb original muslin costume with thick embroidery, undergarments, boots, coiffe, jewelry. $3000/4000
173. French Paper-Mache Poupee with Slit-Head Wig and Fine Antique Costume 15" (38 cm.) Paper-mache shoulder head with solid dome, center-part slit on black painted pate with inserted human hair wig as braided chignon, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, kid poupee body with one-piece shapely torso and legs.
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