#396

German Bisque Child, 142, by Kestner
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$1,700
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36" (91 cm). Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, brush stroked and feathered brows with sculpted detail, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 1/2 made in Germany 18 1/2 142. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: very choice bisque and painting of facial features enhanced by decorative glaze, original body finish, antique costume and hand-tied antique wig.