#150

Petite German Bisque Child by Kestner
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$3,500
sold
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Description

9" (23 cm). Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with slightly pouty expression, center accent line on lips,blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition body with one-piece well detailed arms having loose ball-jointing at shoulders, jointing at hips and knees with attached ball-joints, straight wrists, partial antique costume included. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: pristine condition of the sweet closed mouth child with choice bisque, original wig, pate, body, and body finish.