#212.1

Rare German All-Bisque Doll Known as "French Wrestler" by Kestner
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$1,250
sold
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Description
8" (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso,brown glass eyes,painted lashes,feathered brows,rose-blushed eye shadow,accented nostrils and eye corners,open mouth,outlined lips,two square-cut upper teeth,one square-cut lower tooth,blonde mohair wig,loop-jointed bisque arms and legs,painted white-ribbed stockings and black heeled ankle boots,antique undergarment ensemble. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 102. Comments: Kestner,circa 1885,the model referred to as "French Wrestler". Value Points: rare doll with beautiful painting,original wig and costume ensemble,great sculpting of musculature detail of body.