Rare German Bisque Toddler, Model 220, by Kestner with Very Fine Modeling and Bisque

Lot Number: 
189
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump double chin, small blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with very slightly-parted outlined lips, two upper teeth, tongue, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in Germany 12 JDK 220. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: rarely found model with especially fine detail of laughter dimples and eye crinkles, double chin, original wig, toddler body, and body finish, nicely costumed.
Realized Price: 
$1,600
Presale Estimate: 
1100/1500