#160

German Bisque Child with Closed Mouth by Kestner
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$1,000
sold
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Description

21" (53 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, kid gusset-jointed body with muslin lower legs, bisque forearms, wearing antique sailor dress and hat. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very pretty bisque child with closed mouth, lovely bisque.