#203

Rare Large German Bisque Child Doll by Kling with Bell Symbol
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$1,400
sold
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Description
32" (81 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial modeling,blue glass sleep eyes,dark painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,open mouth,shaded and outlined lips,four porcelain teeth,brunette human hair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 370-15 K (in bell). Comments: Gebruder Kling,circa 1890. Value Points: rare large child doll by this firm,whose rarity is enhanced by beautiful expression,gorgeous bisque with luminous patina,original body and body finish,lovely antique costume; few models by Kling are known to exist in this larger size.