#189

German Bisque Character Baby, 257, by Kestner
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11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted long lashes, mohair lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined teeth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, blonde mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany JDK 257. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: appealing size accentuated by very choice bisque and painting, original wig, body, body finish.