#95

Early German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner with Baby Carriage
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$1,300
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Description
6" (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate,brown glass sleep eyes,painted features,closed mouth,blonde mohair wig with long looped braid over plaster pate,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs,painted blue ankle boots with magenta tassels,silk dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 (head,torso,arms). Comments: Kestner,circa 1880. Value Points: rare early swivel head model with original wig,rare painting of boots,along with a soft metal baby carriage with original gilt accents.