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A totally original 10.5"Grodner Tal

This is a really superb doll. Good Grodner Tals are increasingly difficult to find - and there are so many collectors interested in them and keen to add to their collections. I was delighted to find this all original example to offer to my customers. She measures about 10.5" (27cm) tall! Lovely face with black hair shaded to grey at the front of the face. The painting is super with cute rouged cheeks. Just a small area where the paint has rubbed around the right eye/cheek area, but quite amazing condition overall for the age - which I would estimate to be about 1850 - and made of course in Germany. Jointed as one would expect at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees - and all joints move well still.

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Her outfit is attractive and very suitable for her type. She has her cotton underskirt and drawers, and a very fine cotton brown and cream sprigged cotton dress. Over this cream silk shawl and yellow ribbon belt at the waist. I suspect the tartan belt is a a slighter later addition. So to conclude, great size and originality with a charming face and overall appeal - and you will see below offered at an excellent price.

The Grodner Tal is for sale - PRICE TO FOLLOW OR EMAIL FOR DETAILS

 

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