#21

Large German Bisque Character, 260, by Kestner
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$1,500
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Description
34" (86 cm). Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, dark painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, brushstroked and multi- feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique maroon woolen suit with leggings, leather shoes, silk shirt, straw hat. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: Made in Germany JDK 260 (head) Made in Germany 87 (torso). COMMENTS: Kestner, circa 1915. VALUE POINTS: Very choice quality of sculpting with highly defined dimples, double chin, laughter lines, finest quality of bisque, original signed body.