#280

German Bisque Child,171,by Kestner
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$775
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Description

19" (48 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, slightly modeled brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball- jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G 1/2 made in Germany 7 1/2 171 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: classic dolly- faced model with endearing expression, fine quality bisque, original body and body finish.