#46

Superb Rare German Bisque Art Character, 111, Attributed to Kammer and Reinhardt
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$21,000
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18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with oval-shaped face depicting an older child, almond-shaped blue glass eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with solemn expression, center accent line on lips, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume comprising ivory silk faille coat with lace-edged double collars, white cotton dress, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 111 6. Comments: attributed to Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, from the firm's art character series. Value Points: outstanding example of the rare art character, her rarity rivaled only by artistic modeling and finest bisque, original body and body finish.