#319

German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner
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$2,900
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Description
12" (30 cm). Pale bisque socket-head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, early composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: wistful-faced closed mouth child with beautiful pale bisque, antique mariner costume, original body and body finish.