German Bisque Character, Model 116, with Rarer Painted Hair by Kammer and Reinhardt

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16" (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde painted hair in short boyish style with feathering details around the forehead, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open in smiling expression, modeled tongue and beaded upper teeth, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 116 36. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: rare painted hair variation of the 116 model, with deeply sculpted dimples and laughter crinkles around the mouth and eyes, original toddler body with original finish.