#252

German Bisque Googly, 165, by Hertel and Schwab
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$1,400
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, grey glass and side-glancing googly eyes, long painted curly lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with watermelon-slice smile, red human hair wig, five-piece composition body with side-hip toddler jointing, muslin upper arms, nice antique costume. Condition: old hairline on forehead, otherwise excellent. Marks: 165/4. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, their Jubilee model, circa 1916. Value Points: charming googly with especially fine detailed sculpting.