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Fine All-Original German Bisque Character,526,by Kley and Hahn
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$3,750
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head,painted facial features,blue painted downcast eyes with thick black upper eyeliner,fringe-painted upper lashes,feathered slight brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with very full petulant outlined lips,blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden ball- jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 526 6 (head). Comments: Bahr and Proschild for Kley and Hahn,circa 1910,from their art character series. Value Points: rare larger size with exemplary quality of bisque and painting,compelling expression,superb wig,original body finish,wonderful antique costume.