#178

German Bisque Child by Kestner
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$1,800
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Description

32" (81 cm). Bisque socket-head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, brush stroked and feathered brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips with decorative glaze, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: M made in Germany 16 (head) Excelsior (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty child has fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume.