96. ESPECIALLY RARE BISQUE PARIAN LADY WITH SCULPTED BODICE BY C.F. KLING. 15”. Marks: 106-3. Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with inset blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with center accent line, and fully sculpted pierced ears. She has a sculpted bodice with high upturned collar decorated with two-tone blue striping and further decorated with two shades of pink ribbon, plus a three-strand gold beaded necklace with cameo medallion; upswept blonde hair featuring two rows of short curly bangs and the sides waved behind the ears and held by a black band at the crown with gold dots, ringlet curls at the back; stitch-jointed kid leather body with bisque lower limbs and painted four-strap bootines; wearing a dark blue silk taffeta striped fitted gown.

Commentary: Most beautiful and extremely rare lady doll having sculpted necklace, bodice, collar, pierced ears, glass eyes, and ornate coiffure; inherent firing separation line on inside of collar.