#261

German Bisque Character,526,by Kley and Hahn with Wistful Expression
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$3,250
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head,painted facial features,shaded blue downcast eyes with black pupils and white eyedots,black and incised upper eyeliner,short curvy feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,blonde mohair curly wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body,antique blue cotton school dress with striped stockings,leather shoes,undergarments and blue cotton Kate Greenaway styled bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H Germany 526 6. Comments: Kley and Hahn,circa 1912,from their art character series. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and painting on the rare model,delicate complexion,expressive features,original body,body finish,wig.