#204

Bisque Character,257,by Kestner
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$1,100
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Description

27" (68 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany JDK 257 57. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: wide- eyed expressive features enhanced by choice bisque and painting, original wig, pate, toddler body, body finish.