#57

Petite And Wonderful German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner with Jointed Knees
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$5,500
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Description
7" (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-lined well-defined torso,blue glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accent line between the lips,very long blonde mohair braids,peg-jointed bisque arms with modeled bent elbows and cupped fingers,peg-jointed and strung hips,jointed knees,very shapely ankles with painted white stockings,blue rims,pink ankle boots with black straps,along with her original red knit dress and cap with rose silk ribbon trim. Condition: typical tiniest flakes at arm peg holes,otherwise excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Kestner,circa 1880. Value Points: exquisite petite doll with wonderfully-detailed body,rare jointed knees,fancily-painted shoes,and original wig,pate,and body.