Enchanting and Rare German Bisque Art Character B.P. by Swaine and Co.

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14 1/2" (37 cm.) Bisque socket head, sculpted and painted facial features, deep intaglio pale blue eyes with upper-glancing expression, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, brush-stroked brows, rounded nose tip, closed mouth in beaming smile with sculpted row of teeth, outlined lips, dimpled cheeks, blonde human hair in side-coiled braids, paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted socks and shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, some body scuffing. Marks: B.P.5. Comments: Swaine and Co., circa 1910, from their rare art character series. Value Points: very rare model with very dear beguiling expression, finest bisque and painting, rare original body.