#287

German Bisque Toddler, Model 251, by Marseille for George Borgfeldt
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$325
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$500 / $600
Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short stroke brows, very plump cheeks and double chin, accented nostrils, closed mouth in rosebud shape, defined tongue tip between the accented lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish except light touch-up on fingers. Marks: 251 G.B. Germany A 0 M DRMR 248. Comments: Marseille, especially commissioned character model exclusively for George Borgfeldt, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful expression of robust little toddler, especially fine modeling of toddler body.