#158

Early German Bisque Child with Rare Markings,Beautiful Expression
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$750
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows with feathered details,accented nostrils,open mouth with slightly parted lips,two square-cut upper teeth,dimpled chin,blonde mohair wig over plaster pate,early composition and wooden ball-jointed body,antique rose silk dress,undergarments,wonderful sunbonnet,rose kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H.9.0 (small letters near back of head rim). Comments: attributed to Kestner,circa 1895. Value Points: very beautiful plump-cheeked girl with fine quality luminous bisque,original body and body finish.