#225

German Bisque Child, Rare Model XI, with Closed Mouth by Kestner
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$1,900
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathering, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accent line at center lips, blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: XI. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: appealing pensive expression achieved by slightly down-turned lips on the rarely found early model, original body and body finish.