German All-Bisque Googly, Model 111, with Rare Jointed Knees

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7" (18 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso with chubby shape, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted dark curly lashes, single-stroke brows, little button-shaped nose, closed mouth in tiny line smile, blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, painted socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 111 5 (head and limbs). Comments: Germany, circa 1915, the facial model was inspired by the designs of Grace Drayton, mystery maker. Value Points: rare six-point jointing of the most endearing googly.