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Lot Number:
228
19" (49 cm.) Each doll has bisque socket head with
painted facial features to depict a wistful-faced
child,the girl with downcast blue shaded eyes and
very full pouting lips,and the boy with larger
painted dark eyes and closed pursed lips,each with
one stroke brows,thick black upper
eyeliner,accented nostrils,blonde/light brown
mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed
body. Condition: generally excellent,girl has few
tiny cheeks rub and lacking right middle finger.
Marks: K*R 101 49 (girl) K*R 114 49 (boy).
Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt,from their art
character reform series,circa 1910. Value Points:
fine larger sizes allowing beautiful expression of
wistful faces with deeply-defined facial
planes,original wigs,original bodies and body
finishes,and having extensive original wardrobe in
addition to the Sunday-best suit and dress with
matching hats that they are presently wearing:
blue and white checkered dress with matching
bonnet for the girl and matching romper for the
boy; four additional dresses or rompers,red woolen
coat,rose jacket,various undergarments,fancy woven
bonnet. The pair of dolls have lived together in
their home in rural Connecticut until now.

Realized Price:
$5,250
Presale Estimate:
6000/8500