#280

Choice German Bisque "Mein Liebling", Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt in Rare Size
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Description
32" (81 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, thick brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, long wheat-blonde hand-tied human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, finish on hands is original albeit scrubbed. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 80. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model marketed as "Mein Liebling". Value Points: rare large size of the wistful faced child enhanced by finest quality of bisque and painting, superb antique costume.