Very Rare Large German Bisque Painted Eye Character,520,for Kley and Hahn

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24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome,painted facial features,large blue upper glancing eyes with white eyedots,thick black upper eyeliner with unusual tiny fringed lashes,short feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with lips having a slightly-smiling expression,brunette mohair extended-length wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition; generally excellent. Marks: 520 12. Comments: Bahr and Proschild for Kley and Hahn art character series,circa 1910. Value Points: rthe rare model is virtually-unknown in this larger size,the well-detailed character features achieved by defined eye crinkles,and impressed dimples at cheeks and lip corners,exemplary bisque and painting,outstanding original mohair wig,original body and body finish,and wearing antique lavender cotton school dress with lace edging,undergarments,shoes and socks.