#234

Beautiful German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, XI, by Kestner
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$2,600
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes dark eyeliner, painted curly ashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, light brunette mohair wig, early composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: XI. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful closed mouth doll with gentle expression, lovely antique costume.