#321

Rare Large German Bisque Smiling Character,520,by Kley and Hahn
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$4,500
sold
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Description
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome,painted facial features,shaded blue upper glancing eyes with white eyedots,thick black upper eyeliner with tiny fringed lashes,short feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accent line between the very full lips,blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition; generally excellent. Marks: 520 12. Comments: Bahr and Proschild for Kley and Hahn art character series,circa 1910. Value Points: rare large size of the sought-after character with exemplary bisque and painting,impressed cheek and lip dimples,gorgeous blonde mohair wig,original body and body finish,and fine antique costume comprising rose dress with lace trim,undergarments,rose silk stockings,cream kidskin shoes,and ruffled Charlotte bonnet.