#203

German Bisque Smiling Character, 185, by Kestner
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18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with row of painted teeth, accented lips,blonde mohair curly wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 185. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: charming little girl with deeply impressed laughter dimples accentuating the fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish.