#155

German Bisque Child Doll, 146, by Kestner
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$1,900
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Description

29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, slightly modeled brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L 1/2 made in German 15 1/2 146. (head) Excelsior Germany (torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: lovely bisque, original body and body finish.