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22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark upper eyeliner, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with painted teeth between the shaded and outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, early composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882, the model was inspired by the circle/dot bebe of Leon Casimir Bru. Value Points: one of the rarest closed mouth models by Kestner, this example with very fine quality of bisque and delicate complexion, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume.