#54

Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kestner
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$1,200
sold
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, closed mouth with downcast lips, auburn mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: diminutive little wistful child has choice bisque, original body, fine antique costume and shoes.