#468

German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character, Model 110, by Adolf Wislizenus
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18" (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted blonde boyish hair, painted pale blue eyes with intaglio detail, accented nostrils, feathered brows, closed mouth modeled as though open with sculpted crooked smile, shaded lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 110 6 Germany. Comments: attributed to Adolf Wislizenus, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model from the art character reform series, having excellent detail of sculpting and bisque, wonderful costume comprising uniform with brass button detail.