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256. Especially Beautiful German Bisque Child, 294, by Bahr and Proschild 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, thick brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, two square-cut upper and one lower teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, pretty silk costume, antique shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 294 14. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: wonderfully-modeled features include dimples at lip corners, chin and philtrum, rare teeth, very lush antique wig. $500/800
257. German Bisque Child, Model 289, by Bahr and Proschild with Beautiful Antique Wig 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 289 dep 13. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: pretty child model enhanced by elongated mohair wig, original body and body finish. $400/600
258. German Bisque Child, Model 394, by Bahr and Proschild 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, dimpled chin, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 394 10. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed child with lovely antique costume. $300/500
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