#472

German Bisque Character, DIP, by Swaine and Co
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$550
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, rounded nose tip, closed mouth with two modeled teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: DIP 5 Geschutz S&C Germany. Comments: Swaine and Co, circa 1915. Value Points: especially nice modeling highlighted by very plump cheeks and double chin.