#297

German Bisque Closed Mouth Character, Model 700, by Marseille
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$400
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short-stroke brows, accented eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair bobbed wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 700 7/0. Comments: Marseille, circa 1900. Value Points: rarely found model with endearing wistful expression, fine gleaming patina of bisque, wonderful antique romper suit.