#113

German Bisque Toddler, 239, by Kestner in Rare Size
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Description
27" (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, very thick dark eye liner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils of rounded nose, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: P Germany 19 JDK 239. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: the rarity of the model is rivaled by its outstanding quality including sculpting, bisque and painting, with soft original mohair wig, original toddler body with original finish.