#167

German Bisque Glass-Eyed Boy in Original Costume
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$400
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Estimate
$700 / $900
Description
14" (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, blonde painted hair, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the tiny lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted white stockings with purple tasseled stockings and gold slippers. Condition: generally excellent, reglue of right leg, left hand missing finger. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: the glass-eyed lad has original body with fancy shoes, and is wearing original costume.