#229

Petite German Bisque Child Doll by Kestner with Closed Mouth
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$1,400
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, widely-arched brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful luminous bisque enhances the pouting expression, original body and body finish.