#152

Bisque Child by Kestner Known as A.T. Kestner
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$9,000
sold
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Description

12" (30 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips,blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with six-loose-ball-joints, straight wrists, antique white muslin dress with lace trim, bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes with fancy straps. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890,the model is known as "A.T. Kestner" in reference to its resemblance to the French bebe A.T. by Thuillier. Value Points: very rare model by Kestner is nearly impossible to find, its rarity rivaled by its appealing modeling, with finest bisque, original body and body finish.