#178

German Bisque Character "Hans", Model 114, by K*R in Original Costume
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Description
11" (26 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, small blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, short stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 26. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the companion model to #177, the boy marketed as "Hans" from that firm's art character series. Value Points: great character expression with original body and body finish, original costume.