#62

German Bisque Portrait of Chinese Baby, 243, by Kestner
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$4,400
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13" (33 cm). Amber tinted bisque socket head of young round-faced Chinese baby, brown glass sleep eyes in half-moon shape, painted black curly lashes, black feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, black mohair wig, amber tinted composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J made in Germany 10 JDK 243. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: outstanding example of the rare little portrait child, with original wig, body, body finish, elaborate silk embroidered costume.