#232

German Bisque Art Character, 526, by Kley and Hahn with Painted Eyes and Superb Wig
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, defined eye sockets, painted light brown outlined eyes, white eyedots, black upper eyeliner with delicately fringed lashes, short stroke feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) Germany 526. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1910, from their art character series. Value Points: especially fine modeling on this doll with expressive sculpting around the eyes and mouth, very fine quality of bisque, gorgeous elongated blonde mohair wig with soft curls.