#121

Rare German Pouting Character "Fany" by Marseille
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks,tiny blue glass sleep eyes,painted curly lashes,short-feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with downcast pouting expression,blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler style body with shorter upper legs,nicely costumed in white dress and bonnet,leather shoes,undergarments. Condition: generally excellent,small left eye rim flake,few fingers repaired. Marks: 231 DRMR 248 Fany A 2/0 M. Comments: Marseille,circa 1915. Value Points: very rare character with appealing sad expression,fine quality of luminous bisque,original body