#94

German Bisque Character Known as
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$7,800
sold
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with heart-shaped face,small blue glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,short feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2033 BSW (in heart) 537. Comments: Bahr and Proschild for Bruno Schmidt,circa 1912,the model is known by collectors as "Wendy". Value Points: most endearing and sought-after child,characterized by heart-shaped face,charmingly-shaped upturned nose,small eyes and full generous lips,original body and body finish,original wig,wearing beautiful antique rose sateen dress with ribbon and lace trim,undergarments,stockings,shoes,straw bonnet with silk ribbons.