#113

Bisque Googlies, 323, by Marseille
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6" (15 cm). Each has bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, single stroke arched brows, accented nostrils of rounded pug nose, closed mouth with smug smile, accent line between the lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, five piece composition body with chubby torso and limbs, painted white socks and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 323 Germany A 11/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: excellent bisque and painting, the impish pair wear factory- original Alsatian folklore costumes including coiffe and hat.