#72

Wonderfully Sculpted German Bisque Pouty Character, "Gretchen" by Kammer and Reinhardt
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$2,600
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Description
19" (49 cm.) Bisque socket head,painted facial features,dark blue eyes with enhancing glaze,thick black upper eyeliner,one-stroke tapered brows,accented nostrils of upturned nose,closed mouth with very full shaded lips in pouting expression,brunette mohair wig with side curls,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent,wig pulls at sides of head. Marks: K*R 114 49,Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt,the model "Gretchen" from their art character series,circa 1909. Value Points: exceptional quality of sculpting with highly defined features,beautiful bisque and painting,original body finish,antique sailor girl costume.