#624

Rare German Bisque Art-Reform Character,107,by Kammer and Reinhardt
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$10,000
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender face of older child,having well-pronounced angular sculpting with strong cheek and jaw lines,painted small blue eyes,brown upper eyeliner,single stroke brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth,with richly-shaded lips,brunette mohair bobbed wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body,wonderful antique costume and leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 107 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt,the model marketed as "Karl",circa 1910,from the firm's art character reform series. Value Points: very rare model,this example notable for very-detailed sculpting that showcases his petulant expression,and finest bisque,original body and body finish,great costume.