#441

German Bisque Character "Baby Bo-Kaye"
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11" head circ., 15" l (28,38 cm). Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, sculpted short boyish hair swept into casual curls across the forehead, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, tinted brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, tongue, two porcelain lower teeth, muslin body, composition arms and lower legs, blue romper suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Copr. by J.L. Kallus Germany 1394/30. Comments: "Baby Bo-kaye" designed by the American artist Joseph Kallus and produced in Germany, circa 1925. Value Points: rare character model with very fine quality of bisque and painting, well defined facial features, original costume.