#5

German All-Bisque Miniature Doll by Kestner Known as "French Wrestler"
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$2,900
sold
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Description
8" (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso,blue glass eyes with spiral threading,painted lashes,feathered brows,rose blushed eye-shadow,accented nostrils,slightly-parted accented lips,two square-cut upper teeth,one square-cut lower tooth,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig with long braid over plaster pate,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs,cupped hands,painted white stockings,black heeled ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 102 12. Comments: Kestner,circa 1885,known as "French Wrestler" in reference to muscular body. Value Points: very beautiful sculpting and bisque,superb painting of blushed details,on the rare model.