Ms. #472 is one supersized siren, measuring 14.5 inches long and 7 inches high. She is all original, from her light auburn mohair wig to her net bathing suit trimmed with red ribbons Her face is beautifully painted and detailed, with brown feathered brows, finely painted eyelashes, and parted smiling coral lips revealing molded teeth. There are no visible marks, but she is by Galluba and Hofmann. My theory is that these gigantic bisque bathing belles by Galluba were meant as exhibit pieces, perhaps at commercial expositions or store displays, and were not generally available to the public (it would take one heck of a china cabinet to display this gorgeous giantess!) These extra-large ladies are very hard to find, especially in such pristine condition.
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