#185

German Bisque Character, 114, 'Hans', by K*R
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$3,600
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Description
16 1/2" (43 cm). Bisque socket-head, painted facial features, pale blue eyes with thick black and incised eyeliner, one stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pouty expression, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique Sunday best suit, straw bonnet, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 43. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, from their art character series, the model marketed as "Hans". Value Points: deeply modeled features on the pouty-faced character boy enhanced by choicest bisque and painting, original body and body finish.