#70

Wonderful German Bisque Man with Highly-Characterized Expression
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$1,000
sold
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with bald solid dome,slender face and elongated throat,very elongated pointy nose and chin,pronounced throat lump,painted eyes that are very closed with defined eyelids,arched black brows,closed mouth,slender kid body with pin-jointing,bisque forearms,wearing grey woolen suit with trousers,vest and jacket,black leather shoes,black lambswool cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: mystery maker,Germany,circa 1910. Value Points: great character expression with highly-exaggerated features enhanced by artistic painting and fine bisque.