#355

German Bisque Googly by Herm Steiner with Rare "Living Eyes"
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$2,300
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11" (28 cm.) Bisque head with flanged neck,sculpted short bobbed shaded red hair with curly details and bangs,sculpted pink hair bow at her crown,round googly "living eyes",painted high upper lashes,short stroke brows,accented nostrils on tiny nose,"O" shaped mouth with painted teeth,original muslin body with jointing at shoulders and hips,composition hands,antique costume,shoes,socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: DRGM 954642 233. Comments: Herm Steiner,circa 1927,from the firmÞs of googly dolls with unique disc-covered googly eyes marketed as "living eyes". Value Points: mischievous wide-eyed expression,rare registered eye system,sculpted hair and large bow.