#356

German Bisque Toddler,D.I.,with Intaglio Eyes by Swaine & Co.
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$1,600
sold
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head,painted brown short boyish hair,intaglio blue down-glancing eyes,white eyedots,single stroke eyeliner,shaded brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips,composition and wooden ball- jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D.I. 5 (incised) S&Co Geschutz (green stamp). Comments: Swaine and Co,circa 1915. Value Points: very fine quality of sculpting especially of intaglio eyes,choice bisque and painting,original body and body finish.