#192

German Black Bisque "Living Eye" Googly by Herm Steiner
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$500
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with ebony black complexion and sculpted tightly-fleeced black hair, flanged neck, black movable-disc googly eyes, tiny nose, closed mouth with four tiny beaded teeth, muslin body, composition hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: DRGM 962?? HS (intertwined). Comments: Herm Steiner, circa 1930, with registered "living eye" system of movable googly eyes. Value Points: rare model with distinctive eyes, flawless complexion.