#18

German Bisque Smiling Character, 549, by Kley and Hahn 900/1100
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pert slight smile, accent line between the lips, impressed dimples in center cheeks, chin and philtrum, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) 549 0 Germany. Comments: Bahr and Proschild for Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with wonderful definition of dimples and laughter lines around the eyes, original body in near mint condition, antique costume.