#86

German Bisque Character, 590, by Marseille
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$1,700
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Description
17" (43 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in smiling expression with modelled space between the shaded lips, auburn fleecy hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side- hip jointing, well costumed. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: 590 A 5 M Germany DRGM. COMMENTS: Marseille, circa 1916. VALUE POINTS: Rarer model with well modelled features, fine bisque, deeply impressed cheek and mouth dimples.