#74

Very Fine and Rare German Bisque Character Marked
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$13,500
sold
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head,pale blue glass sleep eyes,painted curly lashes,short feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with solemn expression,brunette mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body,antique costume including elaborate lace-edged coiffe. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 128 6. Comments: the maker of this rare model remains elusive although possibly Hertel and Schwab,circa 1912. Value Points: very rare model with captivating expression,finest quality bisque and painting,original body and body finish.