#60

Very Choice German Bisque Doll Known as
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with very full outlined lips,brunette mohair wig,composition and wooden ball jointed body,wearing beautiful antique burgundy silk dress with lace trim,velvet bonnet,undergarments,socks,and shoes. Condition: generally excellent,one thumb tip chipped. Marks: 2033 BSW (in heart) 537 2/0. (head) Germany (body). Comments: Bruno Schmidt,circa 1910,the model is known by collectors as "Wendy". Value Points: superb detail of sculpting especially notable on petite model,wonderfully-painted features including very full lips,original body finish,beautiful antique costume.