German Bisque Painted Eye Character

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11" (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with rosy complexion and original glazed finish,lightly-painted blonde hair,painted narrow blue eyes with brown upper eyeliner,single stroke brows,closed mouth with shaded lips,composition baby body,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent,some body repaint. Marks: B 1. Comments: circa 1912,from the art-character reform movement. Value Points: rare model with very expressive modeling especially around the mouth and cheeks,pronounced "stuck-out" ears,and unique glazed finish that appears to have been used by this firm only.