#96

German Bisque Art Character, 117, "Mein Liebling" by K*R with Rare Mohair Lashes
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$3,400
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Description
25" (62 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, dimpled chin, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique dress and aqua kidskin shoes with silver buckles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 117/A. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model marketed as "Mein Susser Liebling" (my sweet darling). Value Points: very rare original mohair lashes for this model, perfectly matching the original lush mohair wig, choice complexion and painting, original body and body finish in near mint condition.