#260

Rare and Beautiful German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Doll Known as "A.T. Kestner"
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$4,800
sold
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with cafe-au-lait complexion,brown glass sleep eyes,black painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with coral-shaded lips,pierced ears,black mohair wig,early composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists,wearing original factory chemise,shoes and socks,another dress included. Condition: generally excellent,pierced ear holes pulled through,arms repainted. Marks: 7. Comments: Kestner,circa 1884,the model closely resembles the French bebe by Thuillier marked A.T. Value Points: very rare model with entrancing expression and very beautiful quality of bisque and complexion.