Rare German Bisque Child, 89, with Closed Mouth, by Handwerck

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27" (69 cm.) Bisque socket head with round facial shape and very full cheeks, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed toddler sized body, included is fine antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 89-14. Comments: Heinrich Handwerck, circa 1890. Value Points: rare closed mouth variation of the early Handwerck child, beautiful bisque, original rare body and body finish.