#277

German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character, Model 109, "Elise", by Kammer and Reinhardt
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15" (39 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes slightly glancing to the right, thick black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair wig with side-coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 109 39. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art reform character series, the model marketed as "Elise", circa 1910. Value Points: very fine quality of modeling with well-defined cheek dimples and eye crinkles, finest matte bisque, original body and body finish, wearing antique folklore costume.