#515

German Bisque Character by Schoneau and Hoffmeister
Live Auction

$700
sold
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Description
26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head,round blue glass sleep eyes,painted lower lashes,wavy brows,accented nostrils,open mouth with outlined lips,two porcelain upper teeth,blonde mohair bobbed wig,five-piece composition toddler body,well costumed in vintage sailor suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S (pb in star) H 8 made in Germany. Comments: Schoneau and Hoffmeister,circa 1915. Value Points: the wide-eyed expressive features are enhanced with fine quality of bisque.