#178

German Bisque Art Character, Model 112, by Kammer and Reinhardt
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$5,250
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Description
15 1/2" (39 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, dark blue eyes glancing to the right, thick black upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though lips are slightly parted, two painted upper teeth, double chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 112 39. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art character reform series, circa 1910. Value Points: one of rarer models from that series, has especially fine quality of modeling, bisque and painting, rare painted teeth, original body and body finish.