#248

German Bisque Child Doll, 143, by Kestner
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$500
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9" (23 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, four tiny porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball- jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany 143. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: most appealing petite child has original wig, pate, body, body finish, multi-layered antique costume.