#430

German Bisque Portrait of Native American, Model 244, by Bahr and Proschild
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Sienna-tinted bisque socket head portraying solemn faced Native American, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, widely curved black brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, black human hair, five- piece sienna-tinted composition body, painted yellow shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 277 7. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1885. Value Points: very handsome features enhanced by dark sienna complexion, original body and body finish, original factory costume.