#174

Rare German Bisque Character Designed by Rockwell
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Description

18" (46 cm). Bisque head with flanged neck, large blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, lightly feathered brows, tinted nostrils, rounded nose, closed mouth with hint of smile, blushed lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, muslin torso, composition arms and legs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Copr. By Grace C. Rockwell Germany. Comments: Germany, circa 1920,from the original designs by the American artist, Grace Corry (Rockwell). Value Points: very rare doll with captivating expression, finest bisque and sculpting, original wig, body; few examples are known to exist.