#213

German Bisque Chinese Baby, Model 243, by Kestner
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$1,000
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber-tinted complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, black mohair wig, amber tinted composition baby body. Condition: generally excellent, retouch to legs and left arm. Marks: F made in Germany 11 243 JDK (head) Made in Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: the Chinese baby is wearing factory-original chemise with original paper label, original wig, body and body finish.