#182

German Bisque Character, 526, by Kley & Hahn with Painted Eyes
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$3,500
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Description

15" (38 cm). Bisque socket head, painted blue upper glancing eyes, white eyedots, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast expression, center accent line between the lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing antique cotton school dress, undergarments, knit striped stockings, grey leatherette shoes, straw bonnet with decorative flowers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) 326 3 1/ 2 Germany. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1912,from their art character series. Value Points: rare little character with well rendered artistic expression, excellent bisque, original body and body finish.