#475

German Bisque Character, Model 143, by Kestner in Smallest Size
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$350
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Description
7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, composition and wooden body with jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, eyes set. Marks: made in Germany 143. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: the rare smallest size of the favored model with original articulated body and body finish.