#243

Kestner Known as Baby Jean
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$1,200
sold
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Description

16" (40 cm). Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde painted baby hair with forelock detail, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, two porcelain upper teeth, composition bent limb baby body, antique baby dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: JDK Made in Germany 12. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912,the model is known as Baby Jean. Value Points: beautiful gentle-faced baby with fine bisque and painting, original body and body finish, antique gown.