#337

German Bisque Character Toddler,247,Known as Baby Jean,by Kestner
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$1,000
sold
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,painted curly lashes,short feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,open mouth with outlined lips,two porcelain upper teeth,mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in Germany 12 247 JDK. Comments: Kestner,circa 1915,the model is known as Baby Jean. Value Points: most expressive gentle-faced character has rare toddler body with original finish,wearing wonderful antique onesie with lace and ribbon trim,and carries an early mohair bunny.