#233

German Bisque Character,179,with Painted Brown Eyes by Kestner
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head,well-defined eye sockets with painted brown eyes,red and black upper eyeliner with short painted lashes,short feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with defined space and painted teeth between the outlined lips,brunette mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body,wearing antique muslin chemise with red silk panel,red stockings and hair bow,black shoes. Condition: generally excellent,paint rub on left arm. Marks: 179. Comments: Kestner,circa 1910. Value Points: very expressive features enhanced by rich painting of complexion,eyes and mouth,an especially pleasing doll.