#169

Very Rare German Bisque 'Allie Dog' with original Teddy Bear Body
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13" (33 cm). Bisque head with flanged neck portrays a white spotted pup with fur-textured bisque finish, grey eyeshadow, black spotting at top of head and front of ears, black nose with accent dots, open mouth with beaming smile, rose blushing above the lips, freckles, four teeth with unique spacing, tongue, mohair teddy-bear style body with jointed limbs, mohair paws. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Allie Dog Copr. by Georgene Averill Germany. Comments: designed by Georgene Averill, the American doll artist whose other works include Bonnie Babe, produced by Germany under commission from George Borgfeldt, circa 1925. Value Points: extremely rare character doll by known American artist with outstanding detail of sculpting and painting, original body.