#165

German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character Known as "American Schoolboy" in Traditional Costume
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$700 / $900
Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, sculpted short brown hair swept across the forehead, sculpted ears, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, dimpled chin, cloth stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms and hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 30.B 6. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: the handsome lad is wearing wonderful traditional wool felt costume with elaborate gilt metallic embroidery, red kidskin boots.