#62

German Bisque Character "Marie" by Kammer and Reinhardt,Art Character Reform Series
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Description
20" (50 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and pouting solemn expression,painted facial features,deeply defined eyelids,painted upper-glancing blue eyes,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with full lips,brunette mohair wig in side- coiled braids,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent,typical wig pulls at back of head under wig. Marks: K*R 101 50. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt,circa 1910,"Marie" from their art character reform series. Value Points: outstanding quality of modeling with well-defined features,finest bisque and painting,enhancing lip glaze,original body finish,fine antique costume includes white fur coat and cap,dress,woolen leggings and mittens,leather shoes.