#159

Petite German Bisque Chinese Baby,243,by Kestner
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$2,300
sold
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion,small brown glass sleep eyes,painted delicate lashes,black feathered brows,accented nostrils,open mouth,shaded and outlined lips,two porcelain upper teeth,black mohair wig,amber composition bent limb baby body,silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 243 JDK. Comments: Kestner,circa 1912. Value Points: rare petite size of the uniquely-modeled character,with finest bisque and painting,original body and body finish.