German Bisque Laughing Character, Model 116, Kammer and Reinhardt, Sculpted Hair

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20" (51 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde painted hair in short boyish style with feathering details around the forehead, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open in smiling expression, modeled tongue and beaded upper teeth, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 116 50. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: rare painted hair variation of the 116 model, with very choice bisque, deeply sculpted dimples and laughter crinkles around the mouth and eyes, original toddler body with original finish.