black down-glancing eyes, sculpted brows, closed mouth, slender kid body with carved wooden lower arms and legs, flat feet. Condition: the man is excellent and all-original; the woman has light blistering and few rubs. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: very rare pair of black dolls, with fine original antique costumes, the man with especially fine embroidery on the woolen and homespun costumes. $1300/1800
108. Early German Paper-Mache Doll with Sculpted Brown Cap 11" (28 cm.) Paper-mache shoulder head with brown sculpted cap drawn smoothly around her face and with widow's peak point at the center forehead, large painted blue eyes with black upper
eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, original muslin stitch-jointed body with painted brown boots, and composition hands. Condition: original finish with light scuffing. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: rare sculpted and painted cap, original body, and wearing (frail) original elaborate costume. $900/1300
109. Very Rare German Paper-Mache "Kitchen" Doll with Surprise Skirt 14" (36 cm.) Paper-mache shoulder head, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with outlined lips, slit-inserted brunette hair in elaborate coiffure, firmly structured lady-shaped torso and cone-shaped skirt which unhinges at center front to reveal a hidden surprise: a miniature fitted kitchen with lithographed tile paper walls and floors, and having fitted shelves and table which are fitted with an abundance of tinware plates, pots, and utensils. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare novelty doll with original fitted contents and original costume. $2000/3000
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