#274

Delightful German Bisque Toddler,247,by Kestner,in Patriotic Costume
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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,two porcelain upper teeth,sculpted tongue,brunette mohair bobbed wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in Germany 12 247 JDK 12. Comments: Kestner,circa 1915,the model known as "Baby Jean". Value Points: sought-after model in a wonderful patriotic romper suit including fabric stars and stripes marching cap,shirt and short,and having exceptional toddler body with chubby details of modeling and original body finish.