German Bisque Character, "Marie" by Kammer and Reinhardt from the Art Character Reform Movement

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20" (50 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and pouting solemn expression, painted facial features, deeply defined eyelids, painted upper-glancing blue eyes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with full lips, brunette mohair wig in side-coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, typical wig pulls at back of head under wig. Marks: K*R 101 50. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, "Marie" from their art character reform series. Value Points: outstanding quality of modeling with well-defined features, finest bisque and painting, enhancing lip glaze, original body finish, fine antique costume includes white fur coat and cap, dress, woolen leggings and mittens, leather shoes.