#77

Wonderful Large German Bisque Character
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$900
sold
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Description
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head,small blue glass sleep eyes,painted curly lashes,lightly-feathered brows,open mouth,outlined lips,tongue,brunette mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9 Jutta 1914 12. Comments: Simon and Halbig for Dressel,circa 1914. Value Points: wonderfully-impressed cheek and mouth dimples of the delighted toddler,fine antique costume includes woolen pants with original paper label "His First Pants",holding his well-loved early teddy by Steiff.