#128

German Bisque Portrait of Chinese Baby, Model 243, by Kestner
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$5,250
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Description
13" (33 cm). Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, narrow brown glass sleep eyes, painted upper curly lashes, black feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, black mohair wig over plaster pate, amber tinted composition baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 243 J.D.K. made in Germany. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: outstanding example of the rare model with realistic modeling, very choice bisque, original signed body and body finish, elaborate antique silk costume and cap.