#394

German Bisque Three-Face Doll by Carl Bergner
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$900
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with three different faces which can be alternately revealed by turning the knob at the top of the head, blonde mohair wig, composition shoulderhead, jointed arms and lower legs, muslin torso. The faces include crying with painted eyes and scowling mouth; sleeping with modeled closed eyes and closed mouth with fretful expression; and laughing with painted eyes and closed smiling mouth with modeled tongue and teeth. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C.B. Comments: Germany, Carl Bergner, circa 1900. Value Points: excellent bisque, original muslin costume and bonnet.