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Description
9" (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, rich mauve eye shadow, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips, two square-cut upper teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with sturdy plump modeling, curled fingers, painted yellow boots with defined heels and lacing, lovely antique lace dress. Condition: generally excellent, typical tiny flakes at stringing holes of left arm and leg, tiny flake on tip of right ring finger. Marks: 10 12. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: rare to find model with outstanding expression and painting, original wig, rare body style.