#315

German Bisque Child, 143, by Kestner
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$850
sold
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Description

17" (44 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark painted lashes, dark eye liner, brush stroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, dimpled chin, brunette bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D made in Germany 8. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912, the 143 model albeit without the 143 markings. Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpting on the plump-cheeked child, original wig, body, body finish, fine antique costume.