#467

German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner
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Description
26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, delicately shaded lips, blonde human hair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 16. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: charming wide-eyed closed mouth child, original body and body finish, wearing lovely aqua silk dress with rich trims.