#238

German Bisque Solemn Art Character, 526, by Kley and Hahn in Rare Size 8 1/2
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21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted brown down-glancing eyes, thick black upper eyeliner with short fringed lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, center accent line on lips, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) 526 8 1/2 Germany. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1910, from the firm's art character series. Value Points: most expressive solemn expression enhanced by very fine bisque and painting, rare large size.