#179

German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner
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$1,800
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque shoulder head turned to the right, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented eyes and nostrils, closed mouth with accented shaded lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, kid body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: gentle-faced closed mouth child has beautiful painting of features.