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Outstanding German Bisque Art Character,520,by Bahr and Proschild in Large Size
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Description
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head,sculpted and painted eyes,thick black eyeliner with upper fringe-painted lashes,red eyeliner,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with prim smile,accent outlines on lips,blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body,wearing cotton dress printed with images of children,undergarments,red leather shoes,stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 520 12. Comments: Bahr and Proschild for Kley and Hahn,circa 1910,from their art character series. Value Points: very rare model,virtually unknown in this size,is enhanced by finest quality of bisque and painting,original wig,antique costume.