#25

Lovely German Bisque
Live Auction

$4,600
sold
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Description

18" (46 cm). Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pronounced pouty expression, accented lips,blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing antique dotted Swiss white dress with lace trim, undergarments, kid shoes, lace bonnet with rose silk ribbons. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model marketed as Mein Susser Liebling (My Sweet Darling). Value Points: especially choice sculpting of facial features enhanced by superb dewy patina of complexion, original body and body finish, fine antique costume.