#435

German Bisque Glass-eyed
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$7,500
sold
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19" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks,small dark grey glass sleep eyes,fringed upper lashes,one-stroke tapered brows,rounded nose with accented nostrils,closed mouth with very full lips,brunette antique human hair wig in long braids,composition and wooden ball- jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt,circa 1912,the rare glass-eyed version of their beloved art character doll "Marie". Value Points: finest matte bisque with outstanding sculpting especially around the mouth,portraying a very wistful and solemn child,original body and body finish,the doll came to the Kvitka collection from its original family,wearing this costume with wonderful pinafore.