#50

German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kestner in Fine Original Folklore Costume
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$1,500
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Description
21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head,large brown glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,thick brush-stroked brows with feathered details,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accented lips,brunette mohair wig,early composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Kestner,circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful closed mouth child with exemplary bisque,original body,is wearing superb antique folklore costume including jewelry,and richly embroidered and metallic trims.