#294

Large German Bisque Character, 260, by Kestner
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34" (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, incised eye-liner, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, two porcelain teeth, tongue, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:  Made in Germany JDK 260 83 (head) Made in Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: exceptional size of the wide-eyed character with choice bisque, original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume.