German All-Bisque Figure of Coquettish Flapper Lady by Galluba & Hoffman

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9" (23 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of adult nude lady with painted thigh-high black stockings and black heeled shoes, is posed with head turned to the side, right arm bent at elbow with fingers in front of her mouth, left arms extended, with painted facial features including outlined side-glancing eyes, smiling expression, blonde mohair wig, and wearing black sheer net swim suit. Condition: excellent except professional restoration to right hand. Comments: Galluba Hoffman, the figure was offered in five different sizes, model 423, in an early company catalog, circa 1915. The model seems inspired by a nearly identical drawing of the era by French artist Maurice Milliere. Value Points: rare model with beautifully painted face, larger size.