#141

German Bisque Glass-Eyed Art Character, Model 141, Hertel and Schwab, Early Teddy Bear by Steiff
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$2,600
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes and slight feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 141 8. Comments: Hertel & Schwab, circa 1915. Value Points: rare glass-eyed art character with outstanding bisque and sculpted details such as pressed cheek dimples, original wig, body, body finish, antique costume, and carrying her own 8" well-worn loved teddy bear by Steiff.