#66

German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner
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$2,500
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm). Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, grey glass sleep eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, early composition body with jointing at shoulders, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful serene expression with choice bisque, original wig, body, body finish, antique rose silk dress with lace trim, undergarments, shoes, stockings.