#155

Rare German Bisque Character "Fany" by Marseille
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$1,400
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15" 38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted boyish hair with well-defined forelock curls, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke tiny brows, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, full cheeks, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with shortened thighs, curled fingers, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: Fany 230 A 3 M DRNR 2 (head) Comments: Marseille, circa 1912. Value Points: the wistful faced character has wonderful modeling with highly-characterized features.