#65

German Bisque Character, 182, by Kestner
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$3,600
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Description

15" (38 cm). Bisque socket head, painted grey/blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner with slight definition of fringed lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips,blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 182. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: very endearing expression on the solemn-faced child, original wig and pate, choice bisque and painting, antique gentleman's suit, vest, shirt, hat and shoes.