#11

German Bisque Art Character "Gretchen" by Kammer and Reinhardt
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$5,750
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18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head,painted blue eyes with enhancing decorative glaze,thick black upper eyeliner,one-stroke tapered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with very full lips in pouting expression,brunette mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt,the model marketed as "Gretchen" from their art character series,circa 1910. Value Points: fine sculpting of the wistful-faced child is enhanced by decorative glaze touches on chin and eyes,deeply defined sculpting,original wig,body,body finish,flawless bisque.