#139

German Bisque Portrait of Chinese Baby, Model 243, by Kestner
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19" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with light-amber tinted complexion, small brown glass sleep eyes in half-moon shape, painted curly lashes, black feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, two porcelain upper teeth, black mohair wig over partial plaster pate, amber tinted composition bent limb baby body, beautifully costumed in antique silk and velvet jacket with rich embroidery. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kestner, circa 1910, their unique model of Chinese baby, the design was used for this model only. Value Points: well detailed modeling, with original body and wig.