#285

Bisque Chinese Baby, 243, by Kestner
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$4,200
sold
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19" (48 cm.) Amber tinted bisque socket head, brown glass eyes in half-moon shape, painted curly lashes, black feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, black human hair wig, amber tinted composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K made in Germany 14 243 JDK. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: fine large size of the Chinese baby wears superb antique silk costume with embroidery and metallic threads.