#223

German Bisque Child with Closed Mouth by Kestner
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$800
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, Condition: generally excellent, some body scuffing. Marks: 4. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: sweet shy expression enhanced by lovely pale bisque, beautiful antique costume.