#185

German Bisque Child, 129, by Kestner
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$1,050
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Description
18" (46 cm). Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball- jointed body, antique costume. CONDITION: Generally excellent, slight nose rub. MARKS: G made in Germany 11 129 (head) Excelsior Germany (body). COMMENTS: Kestner, circa 1910. VALUE POINTS: Rarer child model with delicate complexion, original signed body with original finish.