#489

German Bisque Character "Hilda" by Kestner in Fine Original Condition, Petite Size
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, plaster pate, composition bent limb baby body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany 5 JDK 237 ges gesch N 1079. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914, early version prior to Hilda marking; few examples of the 10" size 5 Hilda are known to exist. Value Points: wonderful rare small size, original wig, pate, body, body finish and very choice bisque.