#517

German Bisque Character "Phillip", Model 115A, by Kammer and Reinhardt in Rare Larger Size
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Description
28" (72 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, dimpled chin, wheat blonde human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted, light nose rub. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115/A 72. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model marketed as "Phillip" from the firm's art character series. Value Points: very rare size allowing for outstanding detail of modeling, fine luminous bisque, wonderful Little Lord Fauntleroy costume including outstanding white pique jacket.