#173

German Bisque Child, 149, by Kestner
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$1,700
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Description
20" (51 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted dark lashes, incised eyeliner, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 1/2 made in Germany 149 10 1/2 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: classic dolly-faced model has excellent bisque, original body and body finish, multi-layered antique costume is a sister to #172 except dress is brown wool.