#459

German Bisque Child with Wonderful Character Expression,by Gebruder Kuhnlenz
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$850
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with very full cheeks and lower face,blue glass inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with slight smile,accent line between the lips,impressed cheek dimples,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig,kid gusset-jointed body,bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 54-30. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz,circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with wonderfully-expressive features,choice bisque,lovely antique pink flannel dress and bonnet in the Kate Greenaway style.