#211

German Bisque Topknot Googly,Model 240,by Marseille
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$2,500
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10" (25 cm.) Solid-domed bisque socket head,modeled topknot and little side curls above the ears,blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes,painted lashes,short-stroke brows,tiny nose,closed mouth with impish smile,composition five-piece toddler body,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent,tiniest rub flake on bottom rim corner of right eye. Marks: 240 0. Comments: Armand Marseille,circa 1915,the model was inspired by the popular Kewpie of the time. Value Points: impish googly with very sweet expression,stylized hair,wonderful bisque and painting.