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Description
9" (23 cm.) Each is all-bisque with swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, richly-painted lashes and brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, open mouth with square cut teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, matching silk costumes. Condition: one has restoration on right arm, one with missing tooth, each has a few little touch-ups. Marks: 102. Comments: Germany, circa 1885, the models are known as "French Wrestler" in reference to their very muscular bodies. Value Points: beautiful pair of dolls with wonderful bodies, lovely faces.