#227

German All-Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner
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$1,500
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Description
5 1/2" (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black lace ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: very pert expression on the rare early closed mouth doll, size 0, with sculpted folded fists, antique costume.