#89

Early German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner with Very Plump Face and Body
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27" (69 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and throat, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked tapered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed early body with attached ball joints and straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish, two fingers repaired on left hand. Marks: 16 7. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: the robust facial shape is enhanced by fine subtly blushed complexion and beautifully painted lips and brows.