#164

Large German Bisque Child, 136, with Beautiful Antique Costume
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36" (91 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 137 17. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: very beautiful quality of bisque and painting, dimpled chin, sculpted brows, original body finish, multi-layered pretty antique costume and lace cap, leather shoes.