German Bisque Child Doll, Model 208, by Bahr and Proschild

Lot Number: 
68
22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, two square-cut upper and two lower teeth, impressed dimple in chin and at lip corners, pierced ears, brunette human hair, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 208 13. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed child, lovely bisque, original body and body finish, antique costume includes French leather shoes by Alart.
Realized Price: 
$800
Presale Estimate: 
500/700