Fine Pair of 19th Century Bisque Busts Depicting Children

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12" (30 cm.) Each is one-piece bisque bust of young child on bisque self-plinth of Wedgewood blue with gilt edging,depicting smiling-face boy and girl,each with deeply-sculpted blonde or light brown hair,painted brown or hazel eyes,and having elaborate painting and beaded accents of costume. Generally excellent. Germany,probably Dresden,late 19th century,outstanding sculpting including detailed dimples,laughter crinkles,cheek bones,and ears on the rare large figures.