#162

Rare German Bisque Character, 1329, by Alt, Beck & Gottschalk
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Description
18" (46 cm). Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with modelled stuck-out tongue and two beaded teeth, accented lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball- jointed toddler body with very chubby stomach, side-hip jointed legs, antique costume. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: 5 AB&G 1329. COMMENTS: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1915. VALUE POINTS: Rare model with wonderfully modelled features, deeply impressed dimples and chubby cheeks and chin, rarer body with original finish.