#96

Rare German Bisque Miniature Doll by Kestner with Seldom Found Body
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$2,400
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Description
7" (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,blonde mohair wig in hip-length braid over plaster pate,peg-jointed bisque arms,kid lower torso and legs with gusset-jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 1/2 (head,torso and arms). Comments: Kestner,circa 1885,the doll was inspired by the kid body of the Bru bebe. Value Points: very rare miniature model by Kestner with original sturdy body,wig,pate,and beautiful expression and bisque.