#372

Two German All-Bisque Dolls by Kestner with Fancy Ankle Boots
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$1,100
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Description
6" (15 cm.) Each has bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown or blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pertly-shaped lips, center accent line, mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with modeled closed right fist, painted black four-strap ankle boots with little heels. Condition: generally excellent, one has restoration on back upper torso. Marks: 1. Comments: Kestner circa 1882. Value Points: rare little twins have very fine expressions and bisque, well-detailed bodies.