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Description
9" (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, very plump cheeks, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips, two square cut upper teeth and one lower, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with modeled bent left arm, very muscular legs with tiny ankles, yellow ankle boots with little heels and lacing, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 102 12. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885, known as "French Wrestler" in reference to the muscular well-defined body. Value Points: rare doll with very fine detail of modeling and bisque, beautiful eyes.