#92

German Bisque Character, 178, by Kestner
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$3,300
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Description

12" (30 cm). Bisque socket head, narrow brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined white space between the teeth, blonde mohair wig over original plaster pate, antique dress, undergarments and red leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 178. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: rarer little character with expressive face, choice bisque, original body and body finish.