#54

German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner
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$2,800
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Description
14" (35 cm). Bisque socket-head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, blonde mohair curly wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden six-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique white boy's suit, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: the shy expression and pale complexion pleasingly contrast the chubby face and rich brown eyes, original body and body finish.