#37

Large German Bisque Character, 257, by Kestner in Elaborate Antique Costume
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$350
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Description
25" (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, lashes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette human hair, composition baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany JDK 257 made in Germany 64 (head) Made in Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: very rare grand size with original body and body finish, very fine quality of bisque with luminous complexion, elaborate antique costume and bonnet.