#256

German Bisque Googly by Recknagel and Two Tin Toy Mice
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8" (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted light tan hair with sculpted curls above each ear, painted blue down-glancing googly eyes, one-stroke short brows, tiny nose, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, paper mache body with painted shoes and socks, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 49 A Germany. Comments: Recknagel, circa 1915. Value Points: the smiling yet nervous little character is holding two lithographed tin mice with simply-designed scampering action on movable legs.