#221

Rare Large German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 112, by Kammer and Reinhardt
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$14,000
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Description

24" (61 cm). Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes in unusually cut eye sockets, fringe- painted upper lashes, incised eye liner, one stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils of rounded-shape nose, closed mouth modeled as though open with two beaded upper teeth, shaded and accented lips, well defined chin, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 112 60. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the rarer glass-eyed version of the 112 model from their art character series. Value Points: very rare large size character, glass eyes, wonderful sculpting and bisque, original body and body finish, great antique costume.