#113

German Bisque Kewpie with Composition Body by Kestner
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11" (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head,painted blonde forelock curl,topknot and side curls,large brown side-glancing googly eyes,dark eyeliner,short fringed lashes,dash brows,pug nose,thin line smiling mouth,composition toddler body with very chubby torso,short arms with starfish-shaped hands,hip- jointed toddler legs,antique blue cotton romper suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Ges Gesch O'Neill JDK 10. Comments: Rose O'Neill's composition bodied Kewpie,circa 1912. Value Points: most endearing petite size of the rare model has superb bisque,expression,painting,original body and body finish.