#206

German Bisque Pouty Character
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$4,200
sold
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Description

23" (58 cm). Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, short wavy brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips,blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side- hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13. Comments: attributed to Bruno Schmidt, circa 1910. Value Points: exceptionally fine quality of bisque and sculpting on the large toddler, with original wig, body, body finish, most appealing expression.