#203

German Bisque Character Boy, Model 153, by Kling
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$750
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head portraying a young boy with blonde sculpted hair, deep forehead bangs, fully modeled ears, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast lips, painted teeth, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, wearing brown woolen suit with lace collar, stockings, black leather shoes. Condition: bisque excellent, lower legs replaced, leather arms a bit worn. Marks: 153 - 8. Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1885. Value Points: rare hair style, glass eyes, most appealing gentle characterization of the signed model.