#171.1

German Bisque Child, 639, by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk
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$650
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Description
16" (40 cm). Solid domed bisque shoulderhead turned to the right, pale bisque contrasting the plump facial modelling, blue spiral threaded eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, kid gusset jointed body with bisque forearms, antique costume. CONDITION: Generally excellent, few kid patches at body joints. MARKS: 639 # 8. COMMENTS: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1885. VALUE POINTS: Beautiful bisque and expression on the closed mouth doll.