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German Bisque Pouting Character,Rare Model 101X with Flocked Hair by K*R
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$3,300
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head,painted blue eyes slightly-glancing to the right,thick dark upper eyeliner,one-stroke tapered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with very full pouting lips,flocked-finish blonde hair,composition and wooden ball-jointed body,with original felt and suede cowboy costume including belt,holster and shoes,with little toy six-shooter. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 X 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt,circa 1910 from their art-character reform series; this exact doll was shown in Patricia Schoonmaker's Further Research on Kammer and Reinhardt; ex-collection Marlene Leuzzi. Value Points: exceptionally fine quality of sculpting with strong definition of eye hollows,ears and chin,extra details of decorative glaze on lips and philtrum,original body and body finish; the rare solid dome X variation of K*R's 101 Peter model has luxury flocked hair in wonderfully-preserved condition.