#33

Petite German Bisque Chinese Baby,Model 243,by Kestner
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$2,100
sold
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion,small brown glass sleep eyes,painted curly lashes,black brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,open mouth,two porcelain upper teeth,tongue,black human hair wig,amber-tinted composition baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 243 JDK (head) Made in Germany (body). Comments: Kestner,circa 1912. Value Points: wonderful bisque enhances the cheerful expression on the realistically-modeled character,original body and body finish,antique costume includes elaborate headdress and fancy silk slippers.