#81

German Bisque Character,Model 243,Known as
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$1,500
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with bald pate except high modeled topknot,forelock curls,and side curls,blue glass side-glancing googly eyes,painted curly lashes,one-stroke brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,tiny nose,closed mouth with impish smile,composition five-piece baby body,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 253 G.B. Germany A 0 M DRMR. Comments: Marseille,circa 1920,under special commission from the New York importer,George Borgfeldt,inspired by Kewpie designs. Value Points: charming googly character with well-modeled topknot.