#375

Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character,100,by Kammer and Reinhardt
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$3,500
sold
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes in narrow almond shape,fringed lashes,one-stroke angled brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth modeled as though open with shaded lips and mouth interior,brunette mohair bobbed wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing,original rubber hands. antique white sailor suit,undergarments,stockings,shoes. Condition: an old one-piece break and reglue at side crown rim (under wig),otherwise excellent. Marks: 58. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt,their glass-eyed version of the first model,100,from the firms art character reform series,circa 1912. Value Points: the very rare model is exceptional in this large size with superb detail of sculpting and painting,original toddler body.