#172

German Bisque Child by Kestner
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$1,700
sold
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Description
22" (56 cm). Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, two square cut upper teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, early composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, tiny eye rim chip. Marks: 12 4. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: the "square tooth model" doll has original body and body finish, fine bisque, antique multi-layered costume including green woolen dress with feather- stitching, blouse, brown and white checkered woolen coat, velvet bonnet.