Rare-Sized Grand German Bisque Googly, 172, by Hertel and Schwab

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22" (56 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with high domed forehead, brushstroked hair highlighted by a deeply-modeled forelock curl and side curls above the ears, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 172 -12. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1918. Value Points: the grand size of the rare model enhances its captivating expression of pure delight, with finest quality of bisque, complexion and painting.