#208

Grand German All-Bisque Doll with Yellow Ankle Boots
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$2,500
sold
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Description
9" (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, very plump face, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, open mouth, two square cut upper teeth, one square cut lower tooth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointing at shoulders, bent elbows and cupped fingers, shapely torso, peg-jointing at hips, sturdy plump legs with tiny ankles, yellow painted ankle boots with black lacing, and heels, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, little flake at right stringhole. Marks: 102 12. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful doll in grand size for all-bisque, with fancy boots.