#278

German Bisque Character, 257, by Kestner
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$925
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Description

22" (56 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, blonde mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body, antique baby gown. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: JDK 257 made in Germany 57. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: large character baby with wide-open eyes, choice bisque, original body.