#244

German Bisque Character Known as "Hilda's Older Sister",Model 249,by Kestner
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$800
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head,small brown glass sleep eyes,mohair lashes,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,open mouth,four porcelain teeth,brunette mohair wig,composition and wooden ball- jointed body,pretty costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A made in Germany 5 JDK 249. Comments: Kestner,circa 1915,the model resembles an older child version of Kestner's signature baby doll Hilda. Value Points: rarely found model with lovely matte bisque,original soft full wig,lovely costume.