#317

Rare German Bisque Character "Fany" by Marseille
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22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, outlined eye sockets, delicately-painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils of tiny rounded nose, closed mouth with pouting expression, very plump chin and cheeks, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume, undergarments, socks, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 231 Fany (incised script) DRGM 248/1 A 9 M. Comments: Marseille, from their art character series, circa 1912. Value Points: rare character with deeply-modeled features especially of double chin, fine gleaming patina, original body and body finish.