#308

Especially Pretty German Bisque Child by Adolph Wislizenus
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$800
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$900 / $1,100
Description
31" (79 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A.W. Germany 16. Comments: Adolph Wislizenus, circa 1900. Value Points: very expressive features accented by large eyes, fine quality of bisque, deeply defined dimples at philtrum and chin, original body and body finish, especially fine wig.