#294

Grand-sized German Bisque Character, 1294, by Franz Schmidt with Mechanical Eyes
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$3,800
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Description

29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes that move from side to side when keywind at back of head is turned, painted long curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, richly shaded and accented lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1294 72. Comments: Simon and Halbig for Franz Schmidt, circa 1920. Value Points: rare grand size of the gentle-faced character with beautiful bisque, expressive features, enhanced by mechanical clockwork moving eyes.