#134

Most Appealing German Bisque Googly,221,by Kestner
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$4,000
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11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head,very large grey glass sleep googly eyes,dark eyeliner,painted upper curly lashes,short feathered brows,rounded nose with accented nostrils,closed mouth with impish smile,brunette mohair bobbed wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B made in Germany 6 JDK 221 Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner,circa 1912. Value Points: wonderful example of the beloved googly with original body and body finish,very fine bisque and painting.