MARBLED STONE DOLL?

please help me to determine its age and the intrinsic value

  • i can guess its not from China

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I can't help with an ID, but I had to say that that is a fine work of sculpture!
 

Wow! It's not really a doll but more of a bust. The quality of the sculpture is extrememly good. Are there any signatures or marks anywhere? Maybe on the bottom?
 

It appears to be bonded marble (casting)

Check the nose were it's partly missing and you may be able to tell for sure.

Nice, nevertheless.

Tony
 

She is very beautiful! My first thought was Pocahontas too, but she may just be the Victorian ideal of an Indian maiden. Are there any markings on the underside of the base?
 

there isno mark or any sign at the bottom of the marble stone.
How we can ID this item?
 

Its Victorian and it is not unusual to not have them signed. Any reputable antiques dealer can give you an estimate of what's its worth. Just to hazard a guess, I'd say given the damage on the nose, etc. about $150-200.
 

I'd say Pocahontas, and looks like it may be soapstone by the waxy appearance and whiteness in the creases. Soapstone is also quite easy to carve.
 

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