#99

Beautiful German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, XI, by Kestner
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accent line between the lips, brunette mohair braided wig, early composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: XI. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: especially beautiful closed mouth child, original body and body finish, original wig, lovely antique costume and shoes. Private collection Linda Kellermann.