#386

German All-Bisque Character, 178, by Kestner with Rare Bare Feet
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Description
6" (15 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though wide open, with row of sculpted teeth, blonde mohair bobbed wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, hidden stringing loop on right leg replaced. Marks: 178. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: eager little imp is rare to find, has antique costume including tiny shoes.