$2,800
Sold
sold
Click image to enlarge
Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of pointy-tip nose, closed mouth with suggestion of tiny tongue tip between the outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885, the model was inspired by the French bebe marked A.T. to which it bears a remarkable resemblance. Value Points: very beautiful and rare model with choice bisque and painting, original body and body finish, original soft hip-length wig, lovely antique lace dress, undergarments, kidskin shoes