#125

Large German Bisque Child, 99, by Heinrich Handwer
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$1,050
sold
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Description
32" (81 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, dimpled chin, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique dress, undergarments, bonnet, shoes and stockings. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: 16 99 dep Germany Handwerck 7 (head) Heinrich Handwerck Germany 7 (red stamp on body). COMMENTS: Handwerck, circa 1900. VALUE POINTS: Beautiful bisque and painting, original wig, body, body finish, antique costume on the large doll.