#105

German All-Bisque Miniature with Expressive Features, Black Boots, by Kestner
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$1,700
sold
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Description
7" (18 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso with musculature detail, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, slightly parted lips with row of teeth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted knee-high white stockings with maroon rims, black ankle boots with heels and blue tassels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9 (torso). Comments: attributed to Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful gentle expression, wonderfully detailed body model, swivel head, fancy boots.