#252

German All-Bisque Baby Bo-Kaye with Original Paper Label
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$750
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Description
6" (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso,sculpted short brown hair with forelock curls,tiny brown glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,accented nostrils,open mouth with downcast pouting lips,loop-jointed bisque arms and legs,painted socks and pink strap shoes,knit suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 15 (front neck) 897-15 (legs and arms). Baby Bo-Kaye copr. by J.L. Kallus Re. US Pat Off Germany (paper label on front torso). Comments: designed by the American artist,Joseph Kallus,circa 1925,produced in Germany under commission from Borgfeldt. Value Points: very rare little fellow with wonderful expression,original paper label.