#286

German Bisque Blue-Eyed Art Character "Gretchen", Model 114, Kammer and Reinhardt
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Description
22" (57 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted pale blue eyes, thick dark upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, impressed frown lines under eyes and lip corners, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 57. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the model presented as "Gretchen" by their firm from their art character series, circa 1910. Value Points: rare larger size of the artistically-sculpted model, with finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish.