#144.1

German Bisque Double-Faced Character, 567, by Bahr and Proschild
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Description
18" (46 cm). Solid domed bisque socket head with painted blonde boyish hair has alternate faces on front and back of head, one face with scowling expression, painted brown eyes, impressed frown dimples on forehead, closed scowling mouth with shaded and accented lips; the alternate face with blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with two square cut teeth, shaded lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent, body is French-made toddler although correct size and era. Marks: 567 9. Comments: Bahr and Proschild for Kley and Hahn, circa 1911. Value Points: rare double-faced model with very expressive and well- detailed features.