#156

German Bisque Crying Baby O.I.C. by Kestner
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$3,000
sold
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15" (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck depicting a vigorously crying baby with tiniest blue glass eyes between squinting eyelids, closed mouth sculpted wide open with sculpted tongue and gums, sculpted frown wrinkles, muslin body, composition hands, wearing antique lace trimmed baby gown. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 255 3 O.I.C. Made in Germany. Comments: Kestner, circa 1920. Value Points: rare model with deep rosy complexion enhancing the sculpted mood, excellent bisque.