#105

Grand German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 103, by Kestner
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$4,400
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Description

29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, blue glass sleep eyes, dark painted eye liner, short painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils of pointy-shaped nose, closed mouth with outlined lips, long brunette hand-tied human hair wig, very plump composition and wooden early body with straight wrists, antique dress, ribbons, red knit stockings, red leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 18 103. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: exceptional quality of sculpting including dimpled philtrum enhanced by fine lustrous patina of complexion, wonderful body with original finish on the grand size early closed mouth doll.