#30

German Bisque Child, XI, by Kestner
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$2,400
sold
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Description
17" (43 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, very slightly parted lips of open mouth, outlined lips, two square cut upper teeth, dimpled chin and lip corners, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with loose ball-joints at hips and shoulders, nicely costumed, antique undergarments and shoes. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: XI. COMMENTS: Kestner, circa 1890. VALUE POINTS: Rare mark has lovely bisque, expression, original body and body finish and wig.