#224

Rare German Bisque Two-Faced Century Baby by Kestner
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$1,500
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Description
11" (28 cm.) head circ. The solid-domed bisque head with flanged neck,tinted baby hair,muslin body and composition hands,has a different face on front and back,one depicting a scowling baby with painted blue eyes,sculpted frown lines,closed mouth with downcast lips; and the other depicting a cheerful baby with blue glass sleep eyes,painted curly lashes,tinted brows,open mouth with beaded upper teeth,tongue. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Century Doll,J. J Kestner". Comments: Kestner,circa 1920. Value Points: rare model with two beautifully- sculpted faces and fine quality bisque.