#209

German Bisque Character with Distinctive Toddler Body and Rare Teeth by Wilizensus
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$1,100
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Description
25" (64 cm.) Very plump bisque socket head with very high domed forehead,grey glass sleep eyes,painted long curly lashes,dark eyeliner,short feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with modeled tongue tip and outlined lips,two modeled holes at upper mouth with inserted porcelain teeth,blonde mohair wig,very plump composition toddler body with side-hip jointing,wonderful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: AW 16. Comments: Adolf Wislizensus,circa 1912,from the firm's series of art character dolls. Value Points: the rare model has unusual head modeling,rare teeth,original wig,wonderful original body.