#695

Rare German Bisque Character for Swaine & Co.
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$4,200
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13" (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted short brown curly hair with forelock detail, partially sculpted ears, painted intaglio blue eyes, white eyedots, feathered brows, closed mouth with center accent line, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany AS & C (impressed) Geschutz Germany S& Co (stamp). Comments: Arthur Schoneau for Swaine & Co, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with most appealing facial expression, fine quality bisque, carries antique tin lithographed miniature bucket with clowns.