#85

German Kitty 'Oskar' by Hermann in Original Box
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$325
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Description
8" (20 cm). An amusing standing kitten has earthenware (or composition) face with painted facial features, side-glancing eyes, whiskers, hole drilled in mouth for holding pipe, flocked grey "fur" at back of head, felt-flannel torso and jointed arms, mohair fur feet with painted tabby details. The cat wears original costume of knit sweater, felt pants, blue tie, and has his original Hermann label "Oskar" and original box with Hermann label and stamped inventory number "1/12 Dtz 100/3". Hermann, circa 1950_s. Excellent unplayed with condition.