#358

Very Rare German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner with Jointed Knees
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$6,500
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,grey glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,arched feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,blonde mohair wig over plaster pate,plump torso with defined musculature,bisque arms with curled right hand fingers,peg-jointing at shoulders and kid- lined hips,jointed knees,tiny ankles,painted white stockings with magenta ties and blue ankle boots with black lacing and heels. Condition: generally excellent,small restoration by lower side edge of left upper leg,small flakes at left arm stringing hole. Marks: 1111(head and back of upper legs). Comments: Kestner,circa 1880. Value Points: extremely rare model with jointed knees in larger size,beautiful face and bisque,original wig.