#270

Rare German Black-Complexioned Bisque Man with Clapping Cymbals
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$1,100
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with rich brown complexion,sculpted short curly black hair,flanged neck,painted facial features,brown upper glancing eyes,accented nostrils,plump cheeks,closed mouth with full cheeks,on original body with wooden bellows torso,wire upper arms and legs,wooden lower arms and legs,painted stockings and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7012 (paper label,appears to be original factory inventory). Comments: Circa 1890,when stomach is squeezed,the man claps his hands together,ringing the cymbals he is holding. Value Points: in fine original condition,with rare character features and fine flawless complexion,the doll is wearing his original (frail) silk theatrical costume.