#152

German Bisque Closed Mouth Child,111,by Kestner
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$3,100
sold
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Description
8" (20 cm). Bisque socket head,pale blue glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,lightly feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accented lips,blonde mohair braided wig,composition fully-jointed body with two loose- ball-joints,straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 111. Comments: Kestner,circa 1885. Value Points: rare early model with unusual marking,captivating shy facial expression enhanced by finest bisque,original wig in hip- length braids,original body and body finish,antique costume.