#179

German All-Bisque Miniature, 130, by Kestner
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$575
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Description
6" (15 cm). One piece bisque head and torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and brown two-strap shoes, antique costume. CONDITION: Original firing mis- shape of head visible when wig removed, otherwise excellent. MARKS: 130. COMMENTS: Kestner, circa 1915. VALUE POINTS: Pretty wide-eyed all bisque has rosy cheeks, antique costume, original body parts.