#237

German Bisque Character, 117, 'Mein Liebling' by K*R
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$4,600
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24" (62 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 62. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model marketed as "Mein Susser Liebling" (my sweet darling). Value Points: finest matte bisque with delicately tinted complexion, artistic painting, original wig, body, body finish.