#82

Tiny Model of German Bisque Doll, Model 2033, Wendy, Bruno Schmidt
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$1,600
sold
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Description
7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke wavy brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with primly-set lips, center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, old light body retouch. Marks: 2033 BSW (in heart) 537 4/0. Comments: Bruno Schmidt, circa 1912, their model known as "Wendy". Value Points: sought-after model that is as endearing as it is rare, especially in this virtually-unknown petite size.