#166

Large German Bisque Character Girl 'Mein Liebling' by K*R
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$6,000
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Description
31" (80 cm). Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lower lashes, incised eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, very long brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, elaborate multi-layered antique costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 118 80 (head) Heinrich Handwerck (body). Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model known as "Mein Liebling, Value Points: superb large size with outstanding modeling and dewy- patina bisque, rare elongated original wig, original body and body finish, very fine antique costume may be original.