#282

German Bisque Character "Gretchen", Model 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt
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$1,700
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Description
15" (39 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes with heavy eyelids, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair wig in side-coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body with original finish albeit scuffed. Marks: K*R 114 20. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model "Gretchen" from the firm's art character series. Value Points: very choice bisque enhances the deeply-modeled wistful character expression, original wig, antique costume.