#198

A Fine German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner
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18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, included are antique undergarments, shoes, and lace bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: superb quality of bisque, painting and sculpting, original body with near mint original finish.