#14

Early German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner in Original Costume
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$900
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Description
6" (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso,cobalt blue glass eyes,painted features,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,peg-jointed bisque arms and very shapely legs,tiny ankles,painted white stockings with pink rims,black ankle boots with five laces. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0/0. Comments: attributed to Kestner,circa 1880. Value Points: the rare early all-bisque with swivel head has original blonde mohair wig with braids to waist,and is wearing her factory-original costume.