#81

German Bisque Character,260,by Kestner,Playing Hobby Horse
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$1,400
sold
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Description
26" (68 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,open mouth with shaded and accented lips,four porcelain teeth,brunette mohair curly wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany JDK 260 68. Comments: Kestner,circa 1910. Value Points: cheerful-faced child with choice bisque,original body and body finish,antique velvet trousers and jacket,leather cap,leather saddle shoes and rare leather belt with silver studs and glass- eyed horse head designed for playing hobby horse.