#251

German Bisque Character "Bonnie Babe" by Georgene Averill with Original Labeled Costume
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$850
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Description
10" (25 cm.) circ. 16"h. Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck,brown sculpted baby hair and brows,blue glass sleep eyes,painted curly lashes,open mouth with distinctive crooked smile,shaded and accented lips,two porcelain lower teeth,muslin torso,composition arms and lower legs. Condition: bisque excellent,small original firing line on upper right eye rim,body original with extensive crazing on composition limbs. Marks: copr. by Georgene Averill 2003/3652 made in Germany. Comments: "Bonnie Babe",designed by the American artist,made in Germany,circa 1923. Value Points: wonderfully-expressive dimple-cheeked laughing child with original costume,original cloth label "Bonnie Babe"