#94

German Bisque Googly, Model 165, by Hertel and Schwab
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$2,100
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Estimate
$1,800 / $2,300
Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, blue glass side-glancing googly sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, single-stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, tiny rounded nose, closed mouth with well-defined shaded lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 165-5. Comments: Hertel and Schwab for 1914, Strobel and Wilkin; the doll was inspired by the popular Campbell Kid designs of Grace Drayton, and was marketed as "Jubilee Doll" in honor of the firm's 50th anniversary. Value Points: the delightful googly has choice bisque and painting, antique romper costume.