#213

Rare German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Character
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$3,000
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich chocolate brown complexion,brown glass sleep eyes,black painted curly lashes,incised upper eyeliner,black short feathered brows,accented nostrils,open mouth,shaded and accented lips,two porcelain upper teeth,black mohair bobbed wig,brown composition bent limb baby body,nicely costumed in antique baby dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K made in Germany 14 245 JDK Jr. 1914 c. Hilda Ges Gesch. Comments: Hilda,the trademarked character by Kestner,circa 1914. Value Points: rare brown complexion model of Hilda has very pleasing complexion with soft matte patina that accents the rich modeling around the eyes,original body and body finish