#326

Lovely German Bisque "Square Tooth" Child by Kestner
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$1,500
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Description
28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with "long-faced" modeling,full lower cheeks,blue glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,open mouth with slightly downcast lips,row of square cut teeth,dimpled chin,brunette human hair wig,early composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists,fine antique costume comprising embroidered white cotton dress,undergarments,saddle shoes,velvet bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 16 Germany M. Comments: Kestner,circa 1890. Value Points: early model child by Kestner with lovely bisque,very fine sculpting,original body and body finish.