#182

German Bisque Character, Model 590, by Marseille with Well-Dimpled Cheeks
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20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open with suggestion of teeth, deeply impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 590 A 6 M Germany DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderfully animated laughing expression is enhanced by laughter crinkles around the eyes, and multiple impressed dimples at lip corners, cheeks, and chin, antique costume and carrying little toy bunny.