#227

Character by Schuetzmeister and Quendt
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$1,300
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Description

16" (40 cm). Dark brown complexioned bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, black feathered brows, accented nostrils of upturned rounded nose, open mouth, four tiny teeth, black mohair wig, brown composition bent limb baby body, antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 251 SQ (intertwined) Germany. Comments: Schuetzmeister and Quendt, circa 1920. Value Points: rare model with wonderfully expressive, realistically modeled features, choice patina of bisque, original body finish.