#86

Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll Known as
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$4,300
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden early body with attached ball joints,straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Kestner,circa 1885,the model closely resembles the French bebe "A.T." whose market the doll attempted to capture. Value Points: rare little doll with captivating expression,beautifully painted features,original body and body finish,pretty antique costume and shoes.