#151

German All-Bisque Miniature Doll by Kestner with Trousseau
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$850
sold
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Description
5" (13 cm.) Bisque head and torso,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs,brown glass inset eyes,painted lashes and brows,closed mouth with center accent line,blonde mohair wig with original hair bow,painted high ankle boots of pale yellow with black spats. Condition: generally excellent,old faint reglue on right arm. Marks: 30/1. Comments: Kestner,circa 1890. Value Points: having beautiful face and original wig,rare boots,the little girl is wearing an aqua twill dress with feather-stitching and lace,and owns five additional beautifully-made antique dresses,brown woolen coat,and two bonnets.