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Description
8 1/2" (22 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso,brown
glass inset eyes,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils
and eye corners,slightly parted lips,two square-cut upper
teeth,pierced ears,brunette human hair wig,peg-jointed bisque arms
with modeled bent elbows and curled fingers,peg-jointed muscular
legs with painted high yellow heeled boots with lacing,antique
costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner,circa
1885,the doll is known as "French wrestler" in reference to its
muscular shape. Value Points: rare and sought-after doll with
beautiful painting and expression.