#77.1

German All Bisque Character, 'Moritz' in Original Costume
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$1,100
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Description
5 1/2" (14 cm). One piece bisque head and torso with sculpted brown hair in pageboy style, painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, upper eyeliner, one stroke brows, upturned nose, wide smile on closed mouth, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted green stockings and black shoes with tiny heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 296-13. Comments: the whimsical character portrays Moritz from the character series of Max and Moritz, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful all original doll with superb characterization, original factory costume, unusual green stockings.