German Bisque Character, Model 1407, "Baby Bo-Kaye", Designed by Joseph Kallus

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7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head with pronounced plump cheeks, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, tinted brows, accented nostrils of tiny nose, open mouth with outlined lips, two porcelain lower teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition five-piece toddler body, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1407 16 Germany. Comments: the sweet toddler was designed by the American artist Joseph Kallus, trademarked as "Baby Bo-Kaye" and commissioned by George Borgfeldt from Germany, circa 1927. Value Points: rare model with original body and with original paper label "Baby Bokaye Copr. by J.L. Kallus".