#189

German Bisque Character 'Phillip', 115A, by K*R
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$3,000
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15" (38 cm). Bisque socket-head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in downcast pouty expression, accented lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, brown velvet Sunday-best suit with lace collar, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115/A 38. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their model marketed as "Phillip", circa 1915. Value Points: excellent quality of sculpting on the pensive faced toddler, enhanced by choice bisque and painting.