#130

Larger German Bisque Character, Rare Model 220, by Kestner, on Toddler Body
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$1,500
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$1,800 / $2,200
Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted short curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, double chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: O made in Germany 18 JDK 220. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model especially in this size which allows full expression of modeling details especially around the mouth and chin, original toddler body.