#271

Wonderful German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Child Known as
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$5,600
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich brown complexion,brown glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,black brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with coral-shaded lips,pierced ears,black brunette wig,brown composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body,Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Kestner,circa 1885,the model was inspired by the French A.T. bebe which it closely resembles and whose market it attempted to capture. Value Points: very beautiful child with fine luminous complexion,wonderfully painted lips,original body and body finish,charming antique costume.