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Lot Number:
145
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender elongated facial shape, painted brown eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips in pensive expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 107 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, "Karl" from their art character series, based upon an original 1898 sculpture by the famed Berlin artist, Lewin Funcke who Reinhardt had commissioned to create his series of art dolls. Value Points: very fine detail of sculpting, remarkable for this size, is enhanced by finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish.

Realized Price:
$7,000
Presale Estimate:
5500/7500