#205

German Bisque Character, 110, by Mystery Maker
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14" (35 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, side-angled feathered brows, accented eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 110-5. Comments: mystery maker, an identical model was also made with solid domed head and painted hair, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderfully characterized features with deeply sculpted dimples and chubby rolls around the mouth and chin, well modeled body.