#262

German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character, 536, by Kley and Hahn
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, deeply-set eye sockets with pale blue painted eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, painted curly upper lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig in side-coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 536 3. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1910, from their art character series. Value Points: rare model with wonderfully-sculpted features and artistic painting.