#66

German Bisque Character "Bonnie Babe"
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$1,900
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Description
15" (38 cm). Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, modeled baby hair with well-defined curls, painted curly lashes, tinted brows, open mouth with laughing expression, shaded lips, two porcelain lower teeth, tongue, original muslin body with composition limbs. Comments: original firing line above right eye rim, composition finish on legs is heavily flakes. Marks: CDopr. by Georgene Averill 1005/3652 Germany. Comments: "Bonnie Babe", circa 1925. Value Points: wonderfully appealing baby has beautiful complexion, wears original bue chambray romper with organdy collar having original Bonnie Babe tag, matching bonnet.