#38

German Bisque Character, Model 112, Painted Teeth, Original Scottish Costume 6500/8500
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$6,250
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16 1/2" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, shaded dark blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though lips are slightly parted and two painted upper teeth, double chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, few typical wig pulls at back of head. Marks: K*R 112 43. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art character reform series, circa 1910. Value Points: one of rarer models from that series, with very choice bisque and painting, rare painted teeth, original body and body finish and wearing factory-original Scottish costume.