#162

Superb German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 114, "Gretchen" by Kammer and Reinhardt
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$15,500
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Description

25" (64 cm). Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, thickly fringe-painted upper lashes, one stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, rounded nose, closed mouth in pouty expression, shaded and accented lips, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique sheer muslin dress, undergarments, bonnet, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 64. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the glass-eyed variation of their art character model 114. Value Points: the glass-eyed variation is very rare especially in this grand size, having outstanding quality of bisque and sculpting, dewy patina of complexion, original wig, body, and body finish.