#406

German Bisque Character, 560a, by Armand Marseille
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$1,500
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Description

21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany Armand Marseille 560a A 7 M DRMR 232. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points: rarer model in larger-then-usual size with wonderful sculpting of dimples and character laughter expression, original wig, body, body finish, great costume with pinafore featuring three little marching boys.