#65

German Bisque Character "Hilda" by Kestner with Superb Bisque
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, rounded nose tip, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition bent limb baby body, aqua velvet costume and lace with lace trim, aqua kidskin slippers. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish except retouch on lower arms. Marks: made in Germany 16t JDK 237 ges gesch N. 1070. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914, their signature model "Hilda". Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting, complexion and painted features, original body.