GERMAN BISQUE PORTRAIT PARIAN LADY WITH GILT HEADBAND AND PIERCED EARS. 17”. Untinted bisque shoulderhead with sculpted blonde hair in ornate coiffure which is accented with gilt ribbon, long vertical back curls behind fully-modelled and pierced ears, painted cobalt blue eyes, tapered brows, red and black eyeliner, closed mouth, muslin body with bisque lower arms and legs, dark coral fashion gown. Commentary: Circa 1870 lady which is another variation of the French Empress Eugenie; hairline on nose, otherwise fine quality bisque, replacement body.