#281

German Bisque Character, 985, by Marseille
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$550
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Description

15" (38 cm). Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, two porcelain upper teeth, dimpled cheeks, brunette mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany A 985 M 4. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: wide-eyed dimpled baby is virtually unplayed with, has original wig, body, body finish, and is preserved in its original box.