#66

German Bisque Art Character,107,by Kammer and Reinhardt,Gentleman's Costume
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$13,000
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head,painted facial features,painted blue eyes,black upper eyeliner,singe-stroke brows,closed mouth with lips in downcast solemn expression,brunette mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 107 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt,circa 1910,the model "Karl" from the firm's art character doll series. Value Points: very rare model whose finely sculpted features include definition of cheek bones,slender face with defined chin,aquiline nose,finest bisque and painting,original body and body finish,and wearing wonderful antique gentleman's costume comprising black greatcoat,silk brocade vest,woolen pants,spats,shoes,boutonniere,and grey top hat.