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German Bisque Child, 146, by Kestner
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Description
24" (61 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, thick brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, and shoes. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: K made in Germany 14 146 (head) Germany (body). COMMENTS: Kestner, circa 1900. VALUE POINTS: Very beautiful pale bisque, original wig, pate, body, body finish.