#123

German Bisque Brown-eyed "Hilda" by Kestner with Gentle Expression
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21" (53 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde brush-stroked baby hair, small brown glass sleep eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, accented and shaded lips, two porcelain upper teeth, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Hilda c. JDK Jr. 1914 Ges Gesch 1070 Made in Germany 16. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: very beautiful example of the gentle-featured baby with rare to find brown eyes, choice bisque, original body finish.