#153

Petite German Bisque Art Character, "Marie" by Kammer and Reinhardt with Brown Eyes
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$1,100
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Description
9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, brown eyes, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, few tiny typical wig pulls at back crown rim. Marks: K*R 101 23. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, from the firm's art character series, the model marketed as Marie. Value Points: rarer brown eyes, lovely complexion, original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume including tiny saddle shoes and ruffled bonnet.