#103

Beautiful German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll Attributed to Kling with Fine Original Costume
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$800
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in hip-length braids, commercial cloth stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Kling, circa 1885. Value Points: pristine original condition of the beautiful closed mouth doll, luxury wig, wearing original traditional costume with fine lace coiffe and bead encrusted bodice.