{"product_id":"abg-china-head-germany-antique-doll","title":"Antique German Alt, Beck \u0026 Gottschalck (ABG) China Head Doll, Circa 1865–1870, 21 Inches","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elegant antique German china head doll with a porcelain shoulder head is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epreliminarily attributed to Alt, Beck \u0026amp; Gottschalck (ABG)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of Germany’s most respected doll manufacturers of the second half of the nineteenth century, renowned for producing finely crafted porcelain dolls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1865–1870\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this doll is a beautiful example of early German dollmaking. Her delicately hand-painted features, striking blue eyes, soft rosy cheeks, and beautifully molded blonde curls reflect the remarkable craftsmanship and artistic quality of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21 inches (53 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, she is an impressive cabinet-size doll, a desirable size that has long been favored by collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe porcelain head and shoulder plate are in very good antique condition, free of cracks and chips. One of the porcelain hands displays a fine surface crazing line that is virtually imperceptible to the touch. It may be related to the original firing process or to natural age-related characteristics of the porcelain and does not affect the doll’s structural integrity, stability, or overall presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe retains her antique cloth body with firm stuffing, porcelain hands, and displays beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticular attention should be given to her clothing. The doll is presented in beautiful antique undergarments and is accompanied by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every old nineteenth-century antique dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Due to its considerable age, the fabric has become quite fragile and should be handled with exceptional care. The dress beautifully completes the doll’s presentation while also representing an appealing collectible in its own right for enthusiasts of historical textiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith her graceful appearance, impressive preservation, and expressive face, this doll would make a distinguished addition to any serious collection of antique German dolls, a museum display, or a Victorian-inspired interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePreliminarily attributed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlt, Beck \u0026amp; Gottschalck (ABG)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGermany, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecirca 1865–1870\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21 inches (53 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePorcelain shoulder head in very good antique condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-painted blue eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful molded blonde curls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique cloth body with firm stuffing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePorcelain hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDressed in beautiful antique undergarments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a very old nineteenth-century antique dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and condition report.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery doll is carefully packed and shipped worldwide with full insurance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReasonable offers are welcome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49357500154084,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/4834\/8644\/files\/abg-china-head-germany-antique-doll.png?v=1783618504","url":"https:\/\/yanalamar.gallery\/products\/abg-china-head-germany-antique-doll","provider":"Yanalamar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}