#190

Rare German Bisque Character, 109, by K*R
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$5,750
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Description
17" (43 cm). Bisque socket-head with more slender face portraying an older child, painted facial features, slightly side-glancing brown eyes with decorative glaze, black and incised upper eyeliner, one stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full shaded lips, defined chin, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed in antique dress, undergarments, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 109 43. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, from their art character series. Value Points: a rare character model with exemplary sculpting, bisque and painting, original body and body finish, very expressive features.