#225

Large German Bisque Child,143,by Kestner
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Description
28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,dark eyeliner,brush- stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils,open mouth,accented lips,two porcelain upper teeth,blonde human hair wig,plaster pate,composition and wooden ball-jointed body,nicely costumed in boy̴s best suit,pressed flannel hat with feather,stockings,shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L Made in Germany 15 143 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner,circa 1910. Value Points: rare large size of this model has exceptional quality of bisque and decoration,original body and body finish.