#323

German Bisque Toddler with Red Mohair Wig, Model 1407, "Baby Bo-Kaye" by Joseph Kallus
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Description
7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head with pronounced plump cheeks, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, tinted brows, accented nostrils of tiny nose, open mouth with outlined lips, two porcelain lower teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition toddler body. Condition: generally excellent, the doll has early Vogue signed body. Marks: 1407 16 Germany. Comments: the sweet toddler was designed by the American artist Joseph Kallus, trademarked as "Baby Bo-Kaye" and commissioned from Germany, circa 1927. Value Points: rare model designed by named artist, with fine luminous bisque, most endearing expression.