#104

German Bisque Character, 1294, by Franz Schmidt
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Description
18" (46 cm). Bisque socket head, grey glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, blonde mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: 1294 48. COMMENTS: Franz Schmidt, circa 1915. VALUE POINTS: Appealing gentle expression with deeply modelled dimples, fine matte finish.