German All-Bisque Doll with Yellow Ankle Boots, Model 102, by Kestner

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9" (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head with very plump face on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow and cheek blush, accented nostrils, slightly-parted outlined lips, two square cut upper teeth and one lower, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, modeled bent elbows, cupped right hand, muscular legs, painted yellow heeled ankle boots with black laces and heels, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, typical tiny flakes at stringing holes, right thumb chipped. Marks: 102/12 (head) 12 (arms). Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: sought-after miniature all-bisque doll with rare luxury details of construction including sturdy muscular limbs, square cut teeth, fancy yellow ankle boots.