#41

Rare German Bisque Art Character, 549, by Kley and Hahn with Glass Eyes
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pert slight smile, accent line between the lips, impressed dimples in center cheeks, chin and philtrum, brunette mohair braided wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) 549 5 Germany. Comments: Bahr and Proschild for Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with very choice bisque and painting, wonderful definition of dimples and laughter lines around the eyes, original body finish.