#139

German Doll, 243, by Kestner Portraying Chinese Baby
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$3,100
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Description
15" (38 cm). Amber tinted bisque socket-head, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted dark curly upper lashes, black feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly parted accented lips, two porcelain upper teeth, black mohair wig, amber tinted composition baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in Germany 9 243 JDK (head) Germany (body stamp). Comments: Kestner, circa 1915, the facial model was used for this doll only and is apt portrayal of young Chinese child. Value Points: rare doll with beautiful quality of bisque and modeling, perfect original body, silk costume.