#277

German Bisque Child Doll, 171, by Kestner
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$675
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25" (64 cm). Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, incised eyeliner, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K made in Germany 14 171. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful dolly-faced model with superb bisque, original body and body finish, antique costume includes cutwork dress, undergarments, blue socks, blue silk shoes, coronet.