#134

German Bisque Helmet Googly by Max Handwerck with Open Mouth
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$850
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12" (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with sculpted green military helmet above brown painted hair, grey glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted short lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly parted lips in beaming smile, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep Elite D 1. Comments: Max Handwerck, from his series of helmet googlies, circa 1918. Value Points: rare model with wonderful expression, impressed cheek dimples, helmet, finial and embossed eagle design, antique costume.