German All-Bisque Miniature Googly, Model 111, with Jointed Elbows and Knees

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6" (15 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso with chubby shape, blue glass side-glancing sleep googly eyes, painted dark curly lashes, single-stroke brows, little button-shaped nose, closed mouth in tiny line smile, blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted socks and shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 111 3 (head and limbs). Comments: Germany, circa 1915, mystery maker, the facial model was inspired by the designs of Grace Drayton. Value Points: very rare eight-point jointing of the most endearing googly.