#235

Beautiful German Bisque Child, 169, by Kestner with Closed Mouth
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23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted dark eye liner, painted curly lashes, slightly modeled brush stroked brows with decorative enhancing glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H 1/2 made in Germany 12 1/2 169. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: exceptionally beautiful model with superb complexion and richly painted brows and lips, original wig, pate, body, body finish, beautiful antique costume.