#184

German Bisque Child, 196, by Kestner
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$800
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Description
15" (38 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, incised eyeliner, inset brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball- jointed body. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: B made in Germany 6 196 (head) Germany (body). COMMENTS: Kestner, circa 1910. VALUE POINTS: Pretty child with wide-eyed expression, delicate complexion, original body and body finish, antique costume.