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Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: well-sculpted rare models with fine bisque are combined in this wellrendered doll. $800/1000
246. German Bisque Character DoubleFaced Doll by Hertel and Schwab 19” (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with two different faces that can be alternately revealed, one face with brown glass sleep eyes and closed mouth modeled as though wide open and smiling, with extravagant long curly lashes and brows; the other face with painted dark blue eyes with heavy eyelids, curved brows, closed mouth modeled as though open and scowling, and with deeply-impressed scowling creases at temple; with painted brushstroked blonde hair, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 159 12. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1915. Value Points: rare doll with well-rendered characterizations of happy/sad children. $700/900
247. Rare German Bisque Two-Faced Character Doll, 567, by Bahr and Proschild for Kley and Hahn 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with solid dome having two different faces which can be alternately revealed, one face with painted tiny blue eyes, closed mouth with scowling expression on the shaded lips, defined tongue, incised scowling lines; and the other face with blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with slight smile, defined tongue and two beaded upper teeth; with painted blonde hair, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0 567. Comments: Bahr and Proschild for 248.
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248. Rare German Bisque Double-Head Doll Known as Topsy-Turvy 12” (30 cm.) A different bisque head is attached on either end of a common torso, designed that the skirt of one would cover the head of the other when not in play. One side has ebony black complexioned bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, closed mouth with coral-shaded lips, pierced ears, original black fleecy wig, (model markings illegible) and is wearing patterned muslin gown; the other side has white complexioned bisque shoulderhead, brown glass inset eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, bisque forearms, marked 698, and is wearing gold silk dress with lace trim. Condition: