#168

German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, Model 141, by Hertel and Schwab
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes and slight feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the very full outlined lips, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 141 6. Comments: Hertel & Schwab, circa 1915. Value Points: rare glass-eyed art character with very choice bisque, original body and body finish, wearing factory original pink cotton dress with bretelles and lace trim, matching bonnet, rose stockings, and pink kidskin shoes. Private collection Linda Kellermann.