#119

German Bisque Googly, 131, by K*R
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$5,500
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Description

16" (40 cm). Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, very large blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with "watermelon slice"-style smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball- jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 131. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful characterization of impish faced googly with excellent sculpting, fine quality bisque, original toddler body and body finish.