MONTANARI POURED WAX DOLL

MONTANARI POURED WAX DOLL,  English, circa 1850-1860.  This is a rare 21" marked Montanari, still retaining its original "Montanari" ink signature on the lower front torso on its original cloth body, superior modeling of poured wax shoulder head with a very expressive face, poured wax limbs, original inserted blond human hair, blue set glass eyes, stunning antique silk costume and hat (possibly original, from a private collection. For sale by Debra's Dolls-Antique and Collectable Dolls - $4,950.