#84

German Bisque Child with Closed Mouth by Kestner
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$1,300
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,row of painted teeth,blonde mohair wig over plaster pate,kid gusset- jointed body with bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent,some kid patching on body. Marks: 9. Comments: Kestner,circa 1885,swivel head version of the model known as "Kestner Bru". Value Points: beautiful dewy patina enhances the highly characterized features,lovely antique gown,undergarments,rose kid shoes and rose stockings.