#103

German Bisque Character, 257, by Kestner
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Description
20" (51 cm). Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, brunette mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: Made in Germany JDK 257 (head) Made in Germany (body). COMMENTS: Kestner, circa 1915. VALUE POINTS: Excellent bisque and painting, antique costume, original signed body and body finish.