German Bisque Character, D.V., by Swaine & Co

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14" (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown painted hair, blue glass sleep eyes with heavily-modeled eyelids, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, composition baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D.V. 6 (incised) S&Co Geschutz (green stamp). Comments: Swaine and Co, circa 1915. Value Points: especially fine sculpting with fine definition around the eyes, choice bisque and painting.