Antique Parian Doll 21 Empress Augusta, Molded Bodice, Cross, Head 5 1/2 Tall

  

THE WEARIN' of THE GREEN for ST. Just in time for a??

to add her to shine in their collection! Very beautiful early German so called Parian doll made by Alt, Beck & Gottschalck ca. The doll's antique shoulderhead ALONE is 5 1/2 tall. The doll itself is 21 tall. The antique shoulderhead is on a vintage replacement cloth body that has Parian arms and legs with black gloss painted boots with brown soles.

These parts - other than the antique shoulderhead - are also vintage. The body is made with stitched gusseted style so that the hips and knees can be readily posed to sit with flexed knees if so desired.

Hands are made of matte bisque -parian. No breaks, no cracks no repairs to the limbs. No odors or leakage to the body. The bisque of her head is completely intact, without any damage.

There are no breaks, no cracks, no repairs, no restoration. The left temple of the antique shoulderhead has a manufacturing flaw, not a damage, and that is either a minutely painted line or faint and fine scratch with faint red tint fired within it, in the surface of the Parian bisque, occurring during the manufacturing process. It cannot be felt, like a hairline crack would be, and it does not extend beyond the tinted ends.

It originated in the factory, during the manufacturing process, not a damage. She's got a bit of rubbed wear showing in the blonde coloring of her hair and a few teeny manufacturing specks of kiln dust. I thought she had red fired in tint from the factory on her back shoulder too but it was easily removed with nail polish remover. Nothing else on her face or head was removed by the nail Polish remover. I've greatly enlarged the red line at her temple so you can see it.

Please be aware that it is not as emphasized in real life when you have her in hand. Empress Augusta has that "fresh out of a new mold" sharp and distinctive sculpting. She has elaborately molded hair, in so many curls and waves piled upon more curls and waves, lovely bangs (or fringe) and brush stroking along the temples. The Empress' eyes and other facial features are hand-painted, of course, with such delicacy and artistry. She has pierced ears & tiny black earrings in her ears to compliment her numerous black "pearls"molded in her hair as well as her Black Cross of Merit, an honorary merit awarded to her by the Emperor and to a select group of other women who gave much of themselves in service to the Empire.

Her shoulder plate features a sculpted upper blouse with gathers and blue accents and finely molded decorative design work suggesting lace as well as a molded ruffle at her neck and of course, the Black Cross of Merit. All the clothing on the doll is vintage, rather than antique. The doll wears white cotton petticoat and bloomers and her fabulous gown has an attached crinoline.

Her formal gown has a bustle with slight train and much lace that heightens yet softens the striking effect of her costume! The gown is made of very Regal looking brocade of gold metallic and dark green faille as well, befitting of her Royal station. Empress Augusta will make a spectacular focal point in your collection. Her manufacturing flaw has been taken into consideration in her low price. I may also consider reasonable offers.