#338

Petite German Bisque Doll with Slight Smiling Expression by Kestner
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$600
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Description
9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips with slightly smiling expression, two square-cut upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: very dear petite little girl with wonderful expression, original body and body finish, antique costume.