$3,600
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber-tinted
complexion,demi-lune shaped brown glass sleep eyes,painted
black curly upper lashes,black feathered brows,accented
nostrils and eye corners,open mouth,outlined lips,two
porcelain upper teeth,amber-tinted composition baby
body,wearing black velvet jacket,pants,and unusual
lambswool turban-like antique cap with original French
gilt-lettered label on the lining. Condition: generally
excellent. Marks: K made in Germany 14 243 JDK (head) made
in Germany (torso). Comments: Kestner,circa 1915,their
rare portrait of a Chinese baby is notable,not only for
its endearing expression and beautiful amber-tinted
complexion,but because it is one of the few doll models
from this era that was used for only one doll,that
is,without variations of complexion or modeling. Value
Points: wonderful doll with original body and body
finish,choice bisque and painting,unusual and appealing
antique costume.