#51

German Bisque Character, 116, by K*R
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$2,600
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Description
17" (43 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with defined tongue and upper teeth, shaded and outlined lips, blonde human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, embroidered dress and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 116 36. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, from their character series. Value Points: deeply sculpted facial features depicting a laughing child with impressed dimples and laughter lines, rarer toddler body with original finish.