#148

Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll Known as "A.T. Kestner"
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$4,000
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden early body with attached ball joints, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885, the model closely resembles the French bebe "A.T." whose market the doll attempted to capture. Value Points: rare little doll with captivating expression, beautifully painted features, original body and body finish, pretty antique costume and shoes.