#191

Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Character Girl by Marseille
Live Auction

$5,250
sold
Hero Image
Click image to enlarge
Description
14"(36 cm.) Bisque socket head,intaglio sculpted blue eyes with pronounced black pupils,black and incised upper eyeliner,short stroke brows,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with defined row of teeth,blonde mohair braids,composition and wooden ball-jointed body,wearing antique flannel sailor suit and cap,undergarments,shoes and stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany A 4 M z. Comments: Marseille,circa 1910,from the firm's series of intaglio painted eye characters created during the art-reform doll movement. Value Points: rare model with very fine quality of bisque enhanced by decorative glaze,expressive features,original body and body finish.