#74.1

German Bisque Child by Kestner with Superb Original Folklore Costume
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20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass eyes,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with outlined and accented lips,brunette mohair wig,composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9. Comments: Kestner,circa 1885. Value Points: the pretty closed mouth child wears superb original multi-layered folklore costume including embroidered vest,metallic-thread collar,shawl,and jewelry.