#45

Pair, German Bisque Babies, 100, by K*R with Elaborate Original Matching Layettes
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$1,700
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14" (36 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, painted baby hair and brows, blue painted eyes in deeply set eye sockets, painted lashes and nostrils accents, closed mouth with smiling expression, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 36 K*R 100. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the first model from their art character series, 1908. Value Points: the babies each own an elaborate layette, exactly matching the other, comprising original muslin chemise, baby dress, pinafore, long sleeveless gown, baby dress with blue featherstitching, long cape with fitted hidden sleeves, jacket, bib, diaper, lace suspenders, and various knit wear. Also included is a cast iron and nickel toy baby scale, displayed with the dolls in the Petyt Collection