#290

German Bisque Googly, 241, by Marseille
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Description
9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded face, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted short lashes, one-stroke brows, tiny button-shaped nose, closed mouth with shy smile, impressed dimples, brunette human hair bobbed wig, composition five-piece toddler body with side-hip jointing, chubby tummy. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 241 0. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with captivating shy expression, very fine quality of bisque and painting, original body, body finish, and costume.