#531

German Bisque Character "Our Pet" by Marseille, Rare Wigged Socket Head Variation
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$550
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Description
9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with very chubby face, tiny blue glass eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body with painted shoes and socks, knit costume. Marks: Trademark Our Pet Registered Germany 10/0. Comments: Marseille, circa 1925, the model was presented in several variations including solid domed with cloth body, and even a composition flapper girl. Value Points: rarest variation of the bisque character "Our Pet" with wig and socket head, has a wonderfully expressive face and original body.