#142

German Bisque Child Doll, X Series, with Closed Mouth by Kestner
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$1,700
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette human hair wig, early composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: X. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: rare shy-faced child from X series has most endearing expression, original body and body finish.