#256

Rare German Bisque Googly, 180, by Kley and Hahn in Wonderful Costume
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$5,500
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14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted long curly lashes, single-stroke brows, accented eye corners, accented nostrils of tiny rounded nose, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, tongue tip and two beaded upper teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish except one hand retouched, paint wear on lower arms. Marks: K&H (in banner) 180-4. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with delightful expression, original toddler body, original wig, wonderful antique dress.