#350

Delightful German Bisque Googly,131,by K*R with Very Rare Slanted Brows
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$12,500
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15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape and plump cheeks,very large "O"- shaped googly sleep eyes glancing to the right and upward,thick black eyeliner,fringed upper lashes,feathered brows in upper-slanting strokes,rounded nose,accented nostrils,closed mouth with wide beaming smile,outlined lips,blushed cheeks,brunette mohair curly wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent,few typical wig pulls at back of head near the crown. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt,circa 1918,the 131 googly model from their art character series. The exact doll is shown in the book The History and Art of Googlies,back cover. Value Points: rare and absolutely charming googly model has beautiful facial complexion,very rare slanted brows,original wig and chubby toddler body,great costume of blue and white checkered dress with embroidered collar,large matching hair bows. Parasol sold separately (lot 349.)