#420

Rare German Bisque "Fly-Lo" Designed by Grace Story Putnam
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$1,700
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) h. 7 1/2" circ. Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck,brown sculpted hair combed into a forelock curls and in front of sculpted ears,blue glass sleep eyes,brown tinted eye shadow and brows,painted brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,muslin bent-limb body,celluloid hands,antique baby gown. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: copr. by Grace S. Putnam,Germany. Comments: the "Fly-lo" baby model,copyrighted by the American artist,and made in Germany,circa 1928. Value Points: very rare doll is enhanced by superb sculpting and finest quality of bisque and painting,wonderful petite size.