24. Rare German Bisque Character “Fany” by Marseille with Steiff Bunny 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented eye corners, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with plump tummy and side-hip jointing, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 231 Fany A 2 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with most endearing wistful expression, finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, antique costume, and carrying miniature bunny with original costume and label “Bib” by Steiff. $2500/3800
25. An All-Original German Bisque Flirty-Eyed Doll, 117n, by Kammer and Reinhardt 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and “flirty” eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathered details, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair bobbed flapper wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed flapper body with above-the-knee jointing, slender limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117n 43. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: finest quality of bisque, original lashes, flirty eyes, original body and body finish, original factory costume. $1200/1500
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26. German Bisque Art Character with Painted Eyes in Presentation Basket with Costumes 8” (20 cm.) Composition socket head, painted facial features, blue painted eyes, one stroke brows, closed mouth with painted teeth and outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 177/17. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with expressive features, fully-articulated body with original finish, wearing pretty antique dotted Swiss dress and presented with original woven trunk along with several other antique dresses and accessories. $800/1200