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8" (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted black bobbed hair, painted brown side-glancing googly eyes with intaglio detail of pupils, incised eyeliner, black single-stroke curvy brows, closed mouth with accent line between the slightly smiling lips, five-piece paper mache body, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 31-12/0. Comments: Theodor Recknagel, circa 1912, depicting the storybook character "Max" from the 19th century children's book by Wilhelm Busch. Value Points: rare model of the sought-after character with excellent detail of painting and expression.