#157

Tiny German Bisque Child, 155, by Kestner for G.A.Schwarz
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Description
7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, slightly-parted lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition body with jointing at shoulders, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany 155 (head) Made for G.A. Schwarz Philadelphia (label on back torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: fine quality of bisque, original body, wig, pate, rare store label, and with original costume included.