#71

German Bisque Character,526,by Kley and Hahn with Painted Eyes
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head,painted facial features,pale blue eyes,thick black upper eyeliner,accented nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,brunette mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body,wearing antique cotton sailor suit,cap,argyle knit stockings,saddle shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 526 6. Comments: Kley and Hahn,circa 1910 from their art character series. Value Points: appealing pensive expression enhanced by artistic painting,charming costume.