#196

Large and Very Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Kewpie by Kestner
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted topknot,painted blonde forelock and side curls with decorative glaze,large round brown glass side-glancing googly eyes,dark eyeliner,fringed lashes,dot brows,tiny button-shaped nose,closed mouth with wide beaming smile,impressed cheek dimples,composition toddler body with chubby tummy,short legs with side-hip and knee jointing,jointed shoulders and starfish-shaped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Ges Gesch O'Neill JDK 11 (head) O'Neill (signature on foot). Comments: Kestner,circa 1912,based upon the Kewpie designs of Rose O'Neill. Value Points: very rare model with finest quality of bisque and painting,unique delightful body with artist signature,beautiful state of preservation.