198. German Bisque Character Portraying Chinese Baby, Model 243, by Kestner 19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, small brown glass sleep eyes in half-moon shape, painted curly upper lashes, black brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with shaded lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, black mohair wig, amber tinted composition bent limb baby body, antique silk Chinese baby costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish with light craze lines on the hands. Marks: K made in Germany 14 243 JDK (head) Made in Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1912, the firm created a distinctive facial design that was used for this mold number only. Value Points: wonderful modeling and flawless complexion on the artistically-sculpted doll. $2500/3500
199. Beautiful Large German Bisque Asian Child, 1329, by Simon and Halbig 21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber-tinted complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted long curly lashes, incised eyeliner, brushstroked black brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black human hair, amber tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig Germany 1329 8. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: especially fine flawless complexion with enhancing decorative glaze, antique silk Asian costume. $1200/1600
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