#281

German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner 1200/1500
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$2,300
sold
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: appealing wistful expression with fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish.