$17,000
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Hand-sculpted composition socket head,painted
dark blue eyes in deep eye sockets,modeled eyelids with
outline,lightly feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye
corners,closed mouth with defined space between the accented
lips,defined chin and cheek bones,well-sculpted ears,brunette
mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body,antique
costume,undergarments,shoes. Condition: generally excellent.
Comments: Marian Kaulitz introduced her new concept "art
character reform" dolls in 1908 to counteract the dolls then
being marketed which she considered too pretty and unrealistic;
her concept is believed to be the inspiration for the character
doll movement that swept the industry for the ensuing decade.
Value Points: an especially appealing character model with
beautiful original complexion and painting,wonderful
characterization,original body and body finish.