#115

Petite German Bisque Child, 89, by Handwerck
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$1,700
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Description
8" (23 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 89.1 (back of head) 23 (forehead). Comments: Heinrich Handwerck, circa 1900. Value Points: rare closed mouth style is virtually unknown in this model, lovely bisque, original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume.