#179

German All-Bisque She-Bee
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$625
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5 1/2" (14 cm.) One piece bisque head and torso portraying toddler with over-sized head dome,bald pate,painted "O" shaped blue eyes with white eye dots,button nose,downcast lips of tiny mouth,modeled white chemise,jointed arms with pointing index fingers,legs jointed to inside of torso,modeled pink booties with silk ribbons. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany (underside of chemise). Comments: She- bee,the little wide-eyed character designed by American illustrator Charles Twelvetrees,circa 1920. Value Points: beautifully preserved example with fine modeling details of costume,decorative blushing on nose,knees and hands.