#175

German Bisque Googly, 221, by Kestner
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$2,400
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Description
14" (35 cm). Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyerim, painted curly upper lashes, side-angled brows with ochre eyeshadow, accented nostrils of pug nose, closed mouth with watermelon-slice smile, accented lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side- hip jointing. CONDITION: Professional restoration at the back of head. MARKS: C made in Germany 7 JDK 221 Ges Gesch Made in Germany (head) Made in Germany (torso). COMMENTS: Kestner, circa 1915. VALUE POINTS: Very appealing googly with beautiful facial complexion, original body and body finish, Tyrolean costume.