#76.1

German Bisque Closed Mouth Character, 549, by Kley & Hahn
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$3,600
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Description
14" (35 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered short brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique dress with red trim, undergarments, red shoes, holding little Steiff spotted puppy. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: K&H (in banner) 549 1 Germany. COMMENTS: Kley and Hahn, circa 1910, from their art character series. VALUE POINTS: Rare little character with endearing expression, excellent detail of modelling around the eyes and closed mouth, choice bisque and painting.