German Bisque Painted Eye Character, Model 206, by Gebruder Knoch

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13" (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted blonde short brushstroked hair, painted blue outlined eyes with heavy eyelids, black and red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with shaded lips, impressed smiling lines around the mouth, dimpled double chin, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany 206 12/0 DRGM. Comments: Gebruder Knoch, circa 1915. Value Points: appealing and distinctive modeling depicting eager-faced young lad, antique sailor costume.