#100

German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Model 134, by Kestner with Wonderful Impudent Expression
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18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered curly brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, impressed dimples at lip corners, philtrum and chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, eyes set, original body and body finish but repaint to hands and lower arms. Marks: 134 5. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderful impudent expression enhanced by finest bisque and painting, beautiful original soft mohair wig.