#31

German Bisque Character "Hilda" by Kestner in Grand Size 20
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25" (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, composition baby body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G made in Germany 20 245 JDK Jr 1914 c. Hilda ges gesch N1070. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: rare largest size of the sought-after signature doll has finest quality of bisque and painting, original wig, pate, body, body finish, wonderful multi-layered antique costume.