#366

Beautiful Petite German Bisque Doll with Mystery Markings,and Porcelain Dog
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$1,400
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump face,blue glass inset eyes,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth,dimpled blushed chin,un-pierced ears,brunette human hair wig,composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists,lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent.,dog has professional restoration on two back legs. Marks: D 2. Comments: mystery maker,Germany,circa 1880,the body is early Kestner style. Value points: especially charming little girl with beautiful eyes complemented by blue-trimmed antique costume,included is a small porcelain dog with blue collar.