#180

German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character,149,by Hertel and Schwab
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$5,400
sold
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head,narrow blue glass sleep eyes,short painted lashes,wavy curved brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,small upturned nose,closed mouth with center accent line,blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2060 149 1. Comments: by Hertel and Schwab,circa 1912 Value Points: rare model with outstanding sculpting including well- defined chin,cheek indentations,upturned nose,enhanced by choicest bisque,original body and body finish,original factory dress.