#27

Exceptionally Rare German Bisque Character
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$18,500
sold
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Description

22" (56 cm). Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils of pointy nose, accented eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing antique plaid school dress with Bertha collar, undergarments, aqua leather shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2033 BSW (in heart) 537 10. Comments: Bruno Schmidt of Walterhausen, circa 1920, the model known as Wendy. Value Points: exceptionally rare character model with very choice sculpting, bisque and painting, fine large size, original body and body finish.