#151

German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner
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$2,700
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Description

10" (25 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi- feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, early composition and wooden fully-jointed body with attached ball joints, two loose-ball- joints, straight wrists, antique blue navy wool suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: wonderful size of the plump-faced little fellow with original wig, pate, body, body finish, antique costume, choice bisque.