#244

Early German Bisque Child by Kestner Resembling the Bru Circle/Dot Model
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and throat,small blue glass sleep eyes with spiral threading,painted lashes,lightly-feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,rose blushed eye shadow,tiny closed outlined mouth with row of painted teeth,brunette mohair wig over plaster pate,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8. Comments: Kestner,circa 1885,the model was inspired by,and closely resembles,the "circle/dot" bebe by Bru. Value Points: beautiful petite child with wonderfully- painted teeth,rare model.