#281

Beautiful Classic German Bisque Doll,Model 167,by Kestner in Fine Antique Costume
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,slightly modeld brush-stroked brows with glazed decoration,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,blonde mohair wig over plaster pate,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H 1/2 Made in Germany 12 1/2 167 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner,circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful dolly-faced model with original wig,pate,body,body finish,choice bisque and original antique costume,bonnet,shoes and bonnet.