#446

German Bisque Painted-Eye Character, Model 183, by Kestner
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted brown eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 183. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: very expressive features are enhanced by fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish, original wig.