#414

German Bisque Painted Eye Character,183 by Kestner
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$2,200
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head,painted blue upper-glancing eyes with red and black upper eyeliner,lightly-painted upper lashes,accented nostrils,closed mouth with row of sculpted teeth between the outlined lips,blonde mohair wig over plaster pate,composition and wooden ball-jointed body,nicely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 183. Comments: Kestner,circa 1910. Value Points: charming rare-to-find character with very expressive features,original body and body finish,original wig and pate.