#136

German Bisque Character "Old Rip" by Cuno and Otto Dressel
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$1,600
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$1,100 / $1,400
Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with incised age wrinkles and furrowed brows, black glass enamel inset eyes, long hook nose, closed mouth, high cheekbones, thickly painted brows, white mohair long flowing wig, moustache, five-piece paper mache body, painted boots, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: X Old Rip 12/0. Comments: Dressel, circa 1890. Value Points: rare character story book figure with distinctively sculpted features, original wig, beard, and costume.